Blue Mosque Courtyard – Arcades, Geometry & Approach

The courtyard is the gateway mood — arcades absorb noise, geometry readies the mind for the interior’s contemplative focus.

Proportion & Rhythm

• Repeating arches; column cadence; shadow stripes.

Approach to Prayer Hall

• Threshold moments; soft transitions; sound hush.

Image Highlights

Bottom Line

Geometry guides emotion; arcades teach quiet.