Blue Mosque Courtyard – Arcades, Geometry & Approach

Proportion and rhythm set the mood in the Blue Mosque courtyard and arcades.

12/11/2025

13 min read

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

Arcade rhythm

Bottom Line

Geometry guides emotion; arcades teach quiet.

Auteur

Istanbul Planner

Ik maakte dit om je de Blauwe Moskee met rust, context en zorg te laten ontmoeten—zodat tegels, koepels en het dagelijkse ritme van gebed helder kunnen spreken.