This roundtable explored the meaning and key concepts of Islamic architecture, and its relationship to the arts, sciences and natural world.

The day included the following presentations:

- Professor Salma Samar Damluji (American University of Beirut), ‘Architecture and Culture as a Context’;

- Dr Viola Bertini, ‘Earth & Utopia: Hassan Fathy Egyptian Architect (1901-1989)’;

- Professor Nader El Bizri, ‘Philosophical and Scientific Perspectives behind the premodern Islamic Architecture’;

- Panel discussion with Prof Damluji, Dr Bertini, Sultan Al Harithi, Graham Modlen, Ellis Woodman and Dr Karim Lahham;

- Tour of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, with Dr Afifi Al-Akiti.

Light refreshments and buffet lunch will be provided