Cambridge Central Mosque: A sustainable oasis.

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25.04.2022

Elegant interior of Cambridge Central Mosque showcasing innovative wooden architecture and intricate patterned flooring.

The Cambridge Central Mosque is an extraordinary building that fuses traditional and contemporary architecture.

The concept behind it was to create a British mosque for the 21st century, and Marks Barfield Architects found inspiration in both Islamic and English religious architectural traditions. Their creative focus was to create a calm oasis with a lot of green areas.

The mosque strives to be as green as possible and sustainability was taken into great consideration when this space was built. The large skylights in the roof of the building provide natural light all year round, supplemented by low energy LED bulbs. There are also solar panels on the roof and heat pumps that create more energy than they use, to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible.

Within the building, d line products from the Knud Holscher collection have been used. The pull and lever handles in real satin brass finish is stunning against the mix of dark and light wood, that is dominant in the mosque. The Cambridge Central Mosque was nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize, together with six other buildings.

Aerial view of the intricate dome and wooden framework of Cambridge Central Mosque, highlighting its sustainable architecture and design.

Intricate wooden doors with geometric patterns, framed by curved timber beams in the Cambridge Central Mosque interior.

Modern wash area in Cambridge Central Mosque featuring turquoise tiled walls and minimalist seating, emphasizing sustainable design.

Stunning interior of Cambridge Central Mosque featuring wooden arches and sustainable design elements in a spacious prayer hall.

Spacious interior of Cambridge Central Mosque featuring wooden arches, decorative wall art, and a sacred prayer area.

Intricately carved wooden doors of Cambridge Central Mosque, showcasing traditional Islamic patterns against a contemporary architectural backdrop.

Sign for unisex restroom on wooden door, reflecting sustainable design in Cambridge Central Mosque's architecture.

Sustainable design elements of Cambridge Central Mosque featuring a wooden handrail and gold fixtures against a wooden backdrop.

Brass door handle on a wooden door, exemplifying the Cambridge Central Mosque's blend of traditional and modern design.

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Laura Connelly

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