COLOGNE CENTRAL MOSQUE

Located in Germany, this is a very astonishing and unique contemporary mosque. The mosque is constructed in a way that forms a group around a courtyard. All entrances to the mosque are situated on the higher level's yard, which serves as a meeting point for the complex. This yard provides access to the other functional areas of the mosque, including the library, classrooms, and administration offices The mosque is characterized by the praying hall, which consists of several shell-like walls. These walls converge in the centre to form a light-flooded dome, creating a sense of spaciousness and grandeur. The design of the praying hall reflects the mosque's traditional Islamic architecture, with a contemporary twist

There is a really grand feeling to this mosque. A feature I could take from this is the idea o having a lot of natural light, and making the space feel as open as possible

I really like the concept of having huge parts of the buildings as windows. These give a lot of natural light which is a great way to open up a space Since it is a mosque, it also gives the tranquillity aesthetic to it, and lets people enjoy a space much more.