{"id":44936,"date":"2025-12-25T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/?p=44936"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:40:24","slug":"global-lighting-survey-xian-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/en\/global-lighting-survey-xian-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"City Night Survey\uff1aXi&#8217;An China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Muslim District within New Development Context<br><strong>2025.11.06-11.09 Quratuaini Jamil + Xu Sunny<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey aims to examine the Muslim Quarter District with a focus on its religious, cultural, and urban context, while assessing how it integrates with the emerging modern development within Xi\u2019an.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2284\" height=\"1103\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844.jpg 2284w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844-1536x742.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844-2048x989.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f3e495ac999ca5e62c79a12811d28a89-e1766638845844-800x386.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2284px) 100vw, 2284px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaza towards Muslim District Bazaar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Brief Summary of Lighting Survey<br>With a vast metropolitan population of 12.9 million\u2014of which 4.45% reside in the urban center\u2014Xi\u2019an is a renowned historical and cultural hub in China that pursues an urban planning strategy blending tradition with modernity. The city integrates its rich heritage with the demands of contemporary development while carefully safeguarding key cultural areas. A prime example is the Muslim Quarter, which plays a crucial role in preserving living heritage, ethnic diversity, and the traditional urban fabric. Xi\u2019an\u2019s planning approach emphasizes &#8220;development within preservation and preservation within development,&#8221; reflected in the harmonious coexistence of new growth and historic architecture. Accordingly, this research focuses on how the old and new parts of the city\u2014particularly distinct areas like the Muslim Quarter\u2014are effectively integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1818\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44448\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-2048x1454.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/s-03_Drum-Tower_Xian_Sketch-mid-800x568.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sectional sketch near drum tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u25a0Xi&#8217;An Muslim Quarter<br>On the first day, we observed the Friday congregational prayer at the Great Mosque of Xi\u2019an. This visit provided a valuable opportunity to study the mosque\u2019s internal spatial organization and architectural characteristics. The Great Mosque of Xi\u2019an is distinctive for its unique synthesis of traditional Chinese architectural language and Islamic religious functions. It differs markedly from the Middle Eastern style\u2014characterized by prominent domes and tall minarets\u2014commonly seen in places like Singapore. Instead, the mosque features a pagoda-like minaret positioned centrally within a courtyard. Its landscape layout is rooted in Chinese courtyard planning, culminating in a main prayer hall framed by a monumental stone gate adorned with Arabic calligraphy and dragon mandala motifs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1612\" height=\"1209\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44421\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9.jpg 1612w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b41f725a40a1452f962abe5bd37638a9-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1612px) 100vw, 1612px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xian&#8217;s Grand Mosque entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Inside, the timber-constructed prayer hall creates a dim atmosphere, where carved Qur\u2019anic verses line the walls, and lighting\u2014primarily a 5000K conventional lamp\u2014effectively compensates for the dark interior materials. The rest of the space was also only lit up with the bare conventional lamp within its compound. Unfortunately due to the timing that we went is close to winter. Therefore, we were not able to view the internal space a night as it closes at 5.30pm during winter. We instead explore the outskirts of the mosque streets which filled with food, commercial stores and spots of entertainment attraction which is known to them as Muslim district bazaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6f4c29336a3fbbb12686641a42130065.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6f4c29336a3fbbb12686641a42130065.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44434\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6f4c29336a3fbbb12686641a42130065.jpg 740w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6f4c29336a3fbbb12686641a42130065-300x108.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prayer hall near mimbar \/ Chinese lantern like pendant \/ Bare Conventional lamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Muslim Bazaar<br>At night, the bazaar in Xi\u2019an\u2019s Muslim Quarter transforms into a vibrant and visually dynamic space, reflecting both commercial activity and cultural heritage. The streets are illuminated with bright, warm-toned lights from food stalls, shops, and entertainment spots, creating a lively atmosphere. Neon signs, LED strips, and hanging lanterns add color and energy, drawing the eye to merchandise and culinary displays.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2284\" height=\"1713\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44416\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25.jpg 2284w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb5e7f6f6e7514291d3e452aba79ae25-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2284px) 100vw, 2284px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streets cladded with signange as main illumination<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Street lighting is kept moderate, providing safety for pedestrians while allowing the individual shop lighting to take precedence. Traditional lanterns are incorporated along some streets and entrances, subtly reinforcing Chinese cultural aesthetics. The layered lighting effect\u2014bright stalls set against softer ambient light\u2014enhances depth and highlights the movement within the bazaar. Overall, the lighting strategy balances functional illumination for commerce with cultural expression, producing a nighttime environment that is both energetic and intimate. The interplay between bright commercial zones and the softer atmospheric landscape creates a unique and memorable urban experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" data-id=\"44430\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495-800x558.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b8485ed6f360249dc71cc65930f05495.jpg 1209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halal restaurant with focal of tradional lantern feature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3fc6fc42ceaef71e0a46f8158e8a4761-e1766639412177.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"44450\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3fc6fc42ceaef71e0a46f8158e8a4761-e1766639412177.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3fc6fc42ceaef71e0a46f8158e8a4761-e1766639412177.jpg 358w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3fc6fc42ceaef71e0a46f8158e8a4761-e1766639412177-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some lighting element within bazaar near mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1209\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44435\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b-1024x750.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1ec651abb2509e2f82d97c4d2d5f92b-800x586.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xian Museum with costume-play tourist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Xi&#8217;An Museum<br>The Xi\u2019an Museum presents the city\u2019s rich historical legacy through extensive collections from the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, housed within architecture that blends modern design with traditional Tang influences. Located alongside the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and landscaped gardens, the museum offers both cultural depth and a serene spatial experience. Particularly notable were exhibitions showcasing historical transformations through everyday materials such as ancient plumbing components, floor tiles, and roof eaves, as well as the use of AI technology to enhance historical interpretation. A key highlight was the exhibition on the evolution of urban planning from the Sui and Tang to the Song dynasty, illustrating changes in city scale and spatial organization. Overall, the museum provides valuable insight into Xi\u2019an\u2019s development as both an imperial capital and a dynamic urban environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3c8c591487c9f6f5a171743aded4491b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3c8c591487c9f6f5a171743aded4491b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44442\" style=\"width:360px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3c8c591487c9f6f5a171743aded4491b.jpg 358w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3c8c591487c9f6f5a171743aded4491b-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple like lantern with strip outlines \/ Spotlight in each niche and double layered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Tang Dynasty &#8216;Ever Bright City&#8217;<br>The \u201cEver Bright\u201d area showcases exceptionally bright and vividly colored fa\u00e7ade and outdoor lighting, emphasizing the intensity of commercial zones. In contrast, sections of the city wall are dimmer, which local photographers creatively use for shadow puppet-style effects. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda features subdued lighting in both brightness and color temperature, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding illuminated areas. Many photographers were seen using the pagoda as a backdrop for commercial tourist photoshoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trees are decorated with lines of lights, apple-shaped lanterns, and 5000K outline strip lights, with canopies highlighted by yellow RGB calligraphy. The commercial buildings, inspired by ancient Chinese architecture, use spotlights to illuminate niche details and accentuate the structure. Although there is a strong contrast between the bright commercial lighting and the dimly lit landscape, the overall effect feels surprisingly balanced. This interplay creates a layered, immersive nightscape that showcases both modern spectacle and historical heritage. It appears that while Xi\u2019an holds a minority Muslim culture, the people take great pride in their Chinese ancestry, which is clearly visible in the unique context of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"44427\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/96e91ce4e93e5aee2ceca4cfd58249e1.jpg 1612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dimmed landscape plaza with many photoshoot for tourist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/73a724f8e51cde1ec66fedd822311208.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"241\" data-id=\"44451\" src=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/73a724f8e51cde1ec66fedd822311208.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/73a724f8e51cde1ec66fedd822311208.jpg 358w, https:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/73a724f8e51cde1ec66fedd822311208-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4000K uplight with RGB calligraphy lighting elements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Conclusion<br>Xi\u2019an\u2019s Muslim District and city lighting remain strongly influenced by Chinese cultural traditions. This reflects the city\u2019s large population and its preference for a festive, celebration-oriented lifestyle. Spaces are brightly lit to create a lively atmosphere and enhance safety. Emphasized vertical surfaces make buildings glow like lanterns. Multiple lighting colors\u2014drawn from street signage and traditional accents\u2014may seem inconsistent but are generally well received and enjoyed by the public.\uff08Quratuaini Jamil\u3001Xu Sunny\uff09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Muslim District within New Development Context2025.11.06-11.09 Quratuaini Jamil + Xu Sunny The survey aims to examine the Muslim Quarter District with a focus on its religious, cultural, and urban context, while assessing how it integrates &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":44422,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"http:\/\/shomei-tanteidan.org\/?p=44454","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,16,85],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fieldwork","category-global-research","category-asia-global-research","en-US"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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