Bandar seri begawan: Architecture as a medium for shaping life values and its significance in Islam were key themes in the second and third panel sessions of the Islamic Architecture Symposium 2026. These sessions took place at the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the symposium's theme, "Sustainability as a Trust - Reshaping Sustainability," was pivotal in the second session. Discussions focused on how architecture not only satisfies political and moral theories but also serves as a medium for the formation of values, inner well-being, and harmony in life. Awang Haji Shamshol bin Haji Omar, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Policy and Religion at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, was present during these discussions.
In the third panel session, titled "Built Expression: A Case Study of Legacy Life," the symposium highlighted the importance of Islamic architecture and the implementation of the Mosque Construction Guidelines. The session emphasized the concept of Barakah in construction. Awang Aliudin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Core Education at the Ministry of Education, attended this session, underscoring the significance of these discussions.