New Mosque, Reykjavik 2015
Competition date: 2015
1st prize.
cooperation: P. Bickmann
The cultural foundation of the Mosque in Reykjavík, Iceland, is a convergence of two traditions: Icelandic and Muslim archi-
tectural practices. A Mosque in the northernmost capital of the world needs to have distinctive visual elements and attributes of a Mosque. Simultaneously, it needs to communicate deep ties with the Icelandic environment and culture.
Main objective of the proposal is to merge these different traditions and architectural perspectives into a modest solution, which can serve the Muslim community and a contemporary call of a dialogue between cultures. The proposal offers exciting solutions for a spacious building for religious ceremonies, educational activities, lectures and other social and cultural events.
