Moorish doors are one of the most beautiful features of Moorish architecture, the rightful heir of Islamic architecture. Moorish art is famous for the use of repetitive patterns and themes. Whether made of wood or metal, Moorish architecture doors can feature several floral designs and arches. The doors are brightly colored and carefully designed to add to the aesthetics of the building.
I bet you’ll want to get a Moorish architecture door for your place after checking this vivid collection of authentic and colorful door designs – if you want to take this interest to the next level, you might want to check These Tutorials of Beautiful Islamic Patterns!
What are the characteristics of Moorish architecture?
- Horseshoe Arches
- Interlacing Arches
- Central Courtyards and Internal Gardens (Riads)
- Domes
- Decorative Motifs (Arabic Calligraphy and Geometrical Patterns)
- Zellij (Mosaic Tilework)
- Muqarnas (Three dimensional prismatic motif)
Where does Moorish architecture come from?
The Moors are the Muslim inhabitants of North Africa who ruled Spain and Portugal about 1300 years ago. Since they were Muslims, they were greatly affected by Islamic architecture which prospered in the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding regions.
I bet you’ll want to get a Moorish architecture door for your place after checking this vivid collection of authentic and colorful door designs.
Emily Reyes is a Brooklyn-based architecture writer and Article Curator at Arch2O, known for her sharp eye for experimental design and critical theory. A graduate of the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Emily’s early work explored speculative urbanism and the boundaries between digital form and physical space. After a few years in Los Angeles working with boutique studios on concept-driven installations, she pivoted toward editorial work, drawn by the need to contextualize and critique the fast-evolving architectural discourse. At Arch2O, she curates articles that dissect emerging technologies, post-anthropocentric design, and contemporary spatial politics. Emily also lectures occasionally and contributes essays to independent design journals across North America.