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| Keywords: minaret tilting green glazed patterned porcelain leaning tower masjid hajjah fatimah mosque singapore kampong glam beach road public domain publicdomain outdoor roof architecture building The minaret has a unique design that reflects the shape of a church's spire. It is most often compared to that of St Andrew's Cathedral although others suggest it is influenced by Portuguese design, particularly as Malaccan mosques also have similar three-tier forms. The minaret consists of two octagonal towers, a square base and an elongated pyramid. European elements incorporated into the design include pilasters with Doric capitals on the first three levels of the minaret tower. Chinese features are also incorporated into the design. These include the Chinese glazed parapet grilles on the windows and woodwork, and the green-glazed patterned porcelain located on each level of the minaret tower and the top walls of roof parapet. The minaret, together with its European-style flanking houses, form the entrance along the gate. infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_259_2005-01-06.html The minaret has a unique design that reflects the shape of a church's spire. It is most often compared to that of St Andrew's Cathedral although others suggest it is influenced by Portuguese design, particularly as Malaccan mosques also have similar three-tier forms. The minaret consists of two octagonal towers, a square base and an elongated pyramid. European elements incorporated into the design include pilasters with Doric capitals on the first three levels of the minaret tower. Chinese features are also incorporated into the design. These include the Chinese glazed parapet grilles on the windows and woodwork, and the green-glazed patterned porcelain located on each level of the minaret tower and the top walls of roof parapet. The minaret, together with its European-style flanking houses, form the entrance along the gate. infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_259_2005-01-06.html | ||||
