THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DESIGNING PRAYER CORNER WITHIN HOME AS ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN

Abstract

Providing a special corner for prayer inside the house is missed, while family members pray in random places. Due to prevention of roaming and leaving houses coused by COVID19 crisis led to the emergence of providing a special corner for worshipers inside the home. This research is presenting solutiuons for designing prayer corner and giving different conceptual ideas according to the different areas and locations within the houses. Designing a corner for prayer inside the house and the impact of that on the behavior of family members, determining the conditions to take into account when designing a prayer corner inside the house, and finally knowing the role of lighting, colors, furniture and personal space in designing a suitable corner for praying is important. This research was conducted by making a questionnaire and distributing it electronically to random samples from families in Jordan. Interviews were conducted with specialists from academics and interior designers. Samples of prayer corners in some homes were collected and studied and considered to give some design ideas. Findings come to emphasize the importance of designing a special corner for prayer as a necessity in houses by providing atmosphere of, tranquility, stability and comfort inside houses. Prayer corner can be designed in several forms such: room pre-designed in the house plan, corner in one of the areas, unused room, corner in corridor, or any clean corner that accommodates the prayer rug. Lighting, colors, furniture, and personal space play an important role in designing the prayer corner inside houses.