John McAslan + Partners is developing new designs for the huge Baitul Futuh Mosque complex in south London, which was damaged by a fire last year.
The London studio, led by Scottish architect John McAslan, will completely overhaul the 21,000 square-metre mosque complex in Morden ? one of the biggest mosques in Europe.
The firm will redesign key areas that were irreparably damaged by the fire, including function halls, offices, and apartments. It will also add a new wing, creating separate entrances for pedestrians and vehicles to improve security.
A new street-facing facade, an expanded courtyard space and more accommodation will also be included.

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"Reinstating the fire-damaged elements of the building is a priority, but the practice is also exploring long-term opportunities in order to establish an overall development framework that responds to the client's wider aspirations," said John McAslan + Partners.
The mosque complex serves the local Ahmadiyya Muslim community. It was originally built in 2003, with its estimated £15 million cost covered by donations from Muslims in the UK.

As well as the main prayer areas, the complex encompasses a library, exhibition spaces, a TV studio, gym, guest accommodation, offices and multi-purpose rooms.
The 2015 fire started in the complex's administrative area and covered 50 per cent of the ground floor as well as some areas of the f...