NERMEEN ABUELSAMENArchitect · Amman
All work Project 02 — Religious · public

Contemporary Mosque

A modern interpretation of Islamic architecture — clean geometry, generous daylight and a landmark minaret around a landscaped courtyard.

Contemporary mosque with a clean geometric façade and a landmark minaret in daylight.

This project involved the architectural and interior design of a contemporary mosque that pairs simplicity with traditional Islamic architectural elements. The design is built on clean geometric forms, generous natural daylight, clearly organised worship spaces and a calm, spiritual atmosphere.

The concept reinterprets Islamic architecture in a modern language. An elegant, restrained façade composition and a durable, timeless material palette establish a dignified presence, while careful attention to daylight and circulation shapes a comfortable environment for worship.

The programme brings together the main prayer hall, ablution facilities, courtyard spaces, landscape design and a landmark minaret — presented here through exterior day studies and interior visualisations exploring alternative colour and material schemes.

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