Religious – Pristina – Kosovo – Serbia
Private
6,000 sqm
2015
A Spiritual Journey in Form: Redefining the Contemporary Mosque
Designing this mosque presented a profound challenge—one that called for a bold departure from convention and a deeper, more nuanced interpretation of the client’s brief. The vision was clear: to create a space that transcends the traditional typology of mosques, while remaining rooted in the essence of Islamic spirituality.
The architectural mass rises toward the sky, symbolizing ascension and divine connection. At its heart, a dramatic vertical cut slices through the structure, drawing natural light deep into the core and guiding the eye and spirit toward the Mehrab, the sacred focal point of prayer. This opening not only floods the space with light but becomes a symbolic void—representing clarity, divine presence, and openness.
The prayer hall unfolds in a series of stepped platforms, cascading gently downward in a spatial rhythm that leads worshippers toward the Qibla wall.
This terraced configuration creates a physical and spiritual progression, enhancing focus, humility, and connection during prayer.
A unique architectural gesture weaves together the traditional elements of the mosque—the minarets, the dome, and the sacred geometry—but not in their static, historic form. Instead, they are reinterpreted in a dynamic composition inspired by the swirling energy of a dervish dance. The result is a fluid, almost psychedelic harmony of movement and stillness—an expressive language that speaks to both heritage and transcendence.
This mosque is not just a place of worship—it is an experience. A spatial journey that invites reflection, connection, and awe. It stands as a contemporary expression of faith, light, and movement, grounded in tradition yet reaching fearlessly toward the future.
