Screens

Screens are a prominent feature in Islamic architecture, they serve to keep inside in and the outside out while still allowing a flow of air. Geometrical screens are versatile and expressive and add an element of traditional Islamic architecture to any interior or exterior.

In a contemporary context, screens can be used to create a division in a room, to disguise an unattractive feature such as a heating radiator, they can be used to filter light , they can introduce an Islamic element to a community centre or place of worship. They can be used to provide security to private or commercial spaces.

All screen designs onthis page are available in any size deairable. They are customdesigned and custommade, either in MDF wood or steel. Steel screens are sufficiently strong to serve as security screens.

For more information, please e-mail me.

BRAND NEW!

Broug Ateliers has produced a first series of miniature geometrical designs. The composition of the screen is originally from Central Asia. The screens measure 23 by 18 cms and are produced in 1.5mm steel and finished in semi-gloss black paint.

There are two versions of this product:
1. with a base so that the screen can stand upright on, for example, a desk
2. without a base so that the screen can be hung in front of, for example, a window

Click here to buy a minature screen

Screen A

Screen B (the same as the red screen in the image on the right)

Screen C

The below screen is one of the most popular Broug Ateliers has created. It is a tradtional design that can be found in many parts of the Islamic world but especially in North Africa and Spain. This particular screen is about 75 x 120 cms and is made in 8mm MDF wood. The manufacture of the screens is done using of lasercutting technology or routering, in the case of wooden screens.
CAD technology enables Broug Ateliers to create any design imaginable with great accuracy. This particular screen was painted red at the customer's request.

How to choose a screen:
The designs on this page are a very small selection from the hundreds of designs that are available in Islamic art and architecture. Any geometrical design can be used a basis for a screen design. You can either send me a photograph or drawing of a design or you can make a small worthwhile investment by buying the book 'Arabic geometrical designs' by Bourgoin. This book was first published in the 19th century and is still readily available for about £10/ US$15. Bourgoin's book has over 100 designs, it is the book that has continuously inspired me for over twenty years. You can refer me to the page in the book that has the design of your choice.

One of the most complex designs Broug Ateliers has done so far, the below screen design is based on a combination of a number of star designs found in fivefold geometrical designs. It combines five-pointed star designs with 10-pointed star designs.

Screen G

Screen D

Screen E

Screen F

Screen H	Screen I	Screen J