Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Mosque

Creating the character of traditional Byzantine architecture on a community budget was the central challenge of the project. Without the scope for the detailed mosaic works and intricate decorative plaster filigree of historic examples, the project team worked closely with the client to achieve a comparable result through disciplined, buildable means.

Precast concrete tilt-up wall panels were cast with a series of geometric motifs and the distinctive Persian arch forms, giving the building its architectural identity directly through its structure. A low pitch contemporary roof allowed the main hall to be delivered as a completely column free space, creating an open, flexible interior for prayer and large community gatherings.

A reduced scale minaret was constructed adjacent to the main building, with prefabricated fibreglass copulas crowning both the minaret and the main roof. Installing these units required strict adherence to the design criteria to ensure adequate connection, support, and weatherproofing without compromising the integrity of the fibreglass shells.

Internally, the large open meeting hall is centred on the main roof copula, expressed as a recessed circular ceiling feature and finished with decorative plasterwork and feature lighting. The result is a facility that delivers the spirit of its architectural tradition with the practicality of modern construction.