Cambridge Mosque

Europe’s first eco-mosque in Cambridge has room for one thousand worshippers welcoming many multi-denominational communities. The design by Marks Barfield Architect inspired both by Islamic and English religious architectural traditions.  

Timber was chosen as the main material for the building because of its sustainability credentials, and the mosque was designed with a minimal carbon footprint. Complimenting the wooden exterior is 26 large exterior panels and angle to our Standard Patina Code FHT. Just under 20m of brass material was patinated to outline the crown to the building. 

Capisco also created a Mihrab for the mosque. These pieces were completely fabricated, cut and and polished by our team in East London. This complicated and challenging project required us to create the 5m high pieces etching using a vinyl resist and traditional etching techniques with a non-toxic acid.

Following this the pieces were patinated to a custom patina close of our Standard Patina code TQ. We then employed metal polishing techniques to while protection was applied to the patinated recess.

Finally a wooden back was applied along with polished brass trim detailing.

Awards

RIBA National Award 2021

Brick Awards - Brick Development Association - 2019 - Best public building

AJ Architecture Awards - 2019 - Best community & faith project

Civic Trust - 2020 - National Finalist