Symmetry is the unique feature of this construction that clearly demonstrates formality and power of influence. As a result of the connection between the bank’s activities and the projects financed by it, it has become necessary that the building is adorned with the richness of Iraqi architecture. Therefore, construction materials, especially for exterior finishing, were selected with the purpose of adding the local Baghdadi impression to a certain extent. This has been further enforced by the use of wood engravings to symbolize Mushrabias and using fine and sharp edges bricks to cover surfaces and arches, in addition to the use of Iraqi ceramic artwork pieces in special scales as a completing part of the front of the four buildings.
Part of Al-Hakim Imam religious school showing main court yard
surrounded by student’s mini studios.
Bricks and glazed tiles facing...