Hagia Sophia Istanbul, Turkey Building, Architect

Hagia Sophia Mosque, historic Turkish building

World reacts to Turkey reconverting Hagia Sophia into a mosque: the former patriarchal basilica was converted into a museum by the Republic of Turkey in 1935. Byzantine architecture for the Eastern Orthodox Church: largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years.

Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center Building

Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center building in China

Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center building, China, design by Hejingtang Studio: the building subtly interprets spatial structures of mosque with new materials and technologies, using elegant curves.

Sancaklar Mosque: Buyuk Cekmece, Turkey

Sancaklar Mosque - Buyuk Cekmece building

RIBA Award for this building design by EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture, Turkey: a privately-funded mosque built on the outskirts of Istanbul, an uplifting reimagining of a mosque, featuring an unorthodox, contemporary design, and an interior layout which reconceptualises liturgical conventions.

Islamic Centre in Ras Al Kaimah Building

Islamic Centre in Ras Al Kaimah UAE building design

The Ministry of Public Works of UAE has invited selected consultants for Ras Al Khaimah Islamic Center Architectural competition. Ras Al Khaimah is considered the state Mosque of the Emirates.

Mahmud Qabadu Mosque in Djedeida

Mahmud Gabadu Mosque

Design: Philippe Barriere Collective (PB+Co). This mosque has been designed to be a religious and urban landmark playing a key role within the rural community. The privileged setting signifies unity and centrality, reflecting the role played by Islam in everyday life.

Marseille Grand Mosque Building

Marseille Grand Mosque Building

Design: Bureau Architecture Méditerranée. Architecture integrated into its surroundings – respecting urban fabric and existing historic buildings. The building has a discreet character through use of the same type of stone, preservation of existing buildings and respect for alignments.

Bait Ur Rouf Mosque, Dhaka Building Bangladesh

Bait Ur Rouf Mosque

Architect: Marina Tabassum. A refuge for spirituality in urban Dhaka, selected for its beautiful use of natural light. Ventilation and the play of light make this neighbourhood mosque a refuge for spirituality. After a difficult life and the loss of her husband and near relatives, the client donated a part of her land for a mosque to be built. A temporary structure was erected.