Fina (architecture)

In Mediterranean architecture, the fina is a physical space used in urban design, corresponding to the approximately 1-meter-wide public space alongside buildings. It is used to describe the placement of design items within traditional architectural elements. It also mandates public rules of behaviour for the neighbours concerning the usage and maintenance of finas in their buildings. For instance, a person has the right to use the part of the fina immediately in front of his home for the loading or unloading of his vehicle but he has no right to block it.[1]

"Sabat" redirects here. For the surname, see Sabat (surname). For the Wiccan festivals, see sabbat. For the Jewish weekly day of rest, see Shabbat.

In Islamic architecture, fina or Al-Fina, which emerged in old Islamic cities that were organized by Islamic law,[2] refers to a patio – an open-sky courtyard of a central building. It serves to illuminate and ventilate rooms and spaces inside buildings.[3] This particular architectural concept is still used in urban spaces in the Middle East such as Egypt as a form of environmental organizer.[3] This in-between space also influences the urban fabric and character of the city.[2]

The sabat is a structure built between the opposite buildings on both sides of a narrow street. It must provide a passageway to respect the right of way, and the supporting pillars of the resulting arch must be within the fina.

References
  1. Broadbent, Geoffrey (2003). Emerging Concepts in Urban Space Design. New York: Taylor & Francis Group. p. 17. ISBN 978-0203362167.
  2. Nooraddin, Hoshiar (1998). "Al-fina', in-between spaces as an urban design concept: making public and private places along streets in Islamic cities of the Middle East". URBAN DESIGN International. 3 (1–2): 65–77. doi:10.1057/udi.1998.8. ISSN 1357-5317.
  3. Brebbia, C.A.; Boquera, A. Martinez (2016). Islamic Heritage Architecture. Boston, MA: WIT Press. p. 169. ISBN 9781784662370.

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