Designing Multi-Faith spaces: A delicate balance between the positive and the negative

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• The aim is to explore effective design elements for multi-faith spaces that accommodate diverse religious needs in airports.
• Examined historical development and evolution of multi-faith spaces in the Global North.
• Analyzed key design factors, including neutrality, representation, privacy, openness, and symbolism.
• Identified core design principles through case studies of airport prayer rooms.
• Outlined essential principles for creating inclusive and meaningful multi-faith spaces.
• Demonstrated the balance needed between privacy and openness to accommodate various religious practices.
• Highlighted the role of symbolism in effectively representing diverse faiths within airport environments.

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