Rising Star Dome

This ‘Rising star’ muqarnas مقرنس dome with its tightly folded center is similar to flattened domes. However, it is roughly an oblate cone with a pitch of about 1 to 3, vertical to horizontal. As a result it suitable for fairly low public or private rooms while providing greater height in the center for a sense of space and focus. The setting sun shines through a door reflecting off polished walls. Two additional tiers have been added to the ‘Rising star’ central dome via expansion by the ‘ray’ motif.