Blackhall Community Mosque & Community Hub
A planning level design that explores the transformation of the existing Mosque in Edinburgh into a modern community hub and place of worship.
The project proposals involved extension, remodelling and reorganisation of the existing building to improve accessibility, flexibility and capacity whilst creating a welcoming civic presence within the neighbourhood.
The feasibility study and design process provided sufficient information to establish project viability, identify technical constraints and inform future cost planning and funding strategies.
The architectural language combines the traditional masonry construction with contemporary interventions. A simple brick envelope establishes permanence and longevity, whilst carefully positioned timber-clad and render volumes create warmth, a playful identity and human scale.
Large areas of glazing improve visibility and natural surveillance whilst introducing generous levels of daylight into the principal gathering spaces. The projecting entrance volume creates a clear point of arrival and establishes a civic presence appropriate to the building's community role.