It?s a calm oasis immersed within a grove of trees! Cambridge Mosque draws inspiration from local architecture and traditional Islamic principles conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects. The building echo geometric patterns of infinite symbolism defining a devout character. Injected as a landmark building to the Cambridge community, the mosque revels in weaving an experience for its devotees that truly reflect purity and serenity.
Photography by Morley von Sternberg
In 2007, the planning for a new mosque began on the existing Mawson Road mosque because of capacity issues and latecomers having to pray on the street. In 2009, Marks Barfield Architects won a limited international competition for their inventive and sustainable concept, incorporating a 1000 capacity mosque. The design represented socially and architecturally integrating their cultural philosophies and respecting the neighbourhood. Then intention also paved to announce Islam?s presence in Cambridge as a spiritual and cultural centre for a wider community. Photography by Morley von Sternberg
?We didn?t want to create a replica or pastiche of something that existed elsewhere. The opportunity to do something English, British, excited us. Now that there is a significant Muslim community it?s time to work out what it means to have an English mosque? says David Marks.
Photography by Morley von Sternberg
The design of the Cambridge Mosque proclaims to be a calm oasis within a grove of trees. The architects...