Fina (architecture)
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Fina is identified as a convention in ancient Levant architecture that denotes a zone along the street wall of a building where balconies, downspouts, and other protruding features were allowed as long as they did not impede the passage of public transport and other users of the street.[2] In Islamic architecture, fina or Al-Fina, which emerged in old Islamic cities that were organized by Islamic law,[3] refers to a patio – an open-sky courtyard of a central building.[4] It serves to illuminate and ventilate rooms and spaces inside buildings.[5] This particular architectural concept is still used in urban spaces in the Middle East such as Egypt as a form of environmental organizer.[5] This in-between space also influences the urban fabric and character of the city.[3]
Fina has two types of uses: temporary and permanent. Trees, flower pots, window gratings and other decorations constitute the temporary uses of fina.
References
- ISBN 978-0203362167.
- ISBN 978-1-61689-052-0.
- ^ S2CID 110348318.
- ISBN 978-0-7103-0094-2.
- ^ ISBN 9781784662370.
- ^ ISBN 978-3-319-57936-8.
Further reading
- Arabic-Islamic cities: building and planning principles. BS Hakim - 1986 - Kegan Paul Intl
- Mediterranean urban and building codes: origins, content, impact, and lessons, Urban Design International
- Learning from Traditional Mediterranean Codes by Besim Hakim. The Town Paper -Council report III/IV - April 2003
- Generative processes for revitalising historic towns or heritage districts by Besim Hakim. INTBAU - International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism.
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