Nazareth Mosque

Design of Mosque through wining an international competition. Project involved design with a critical urban context and complicated social / political / religious controversy.

Design of mosque had to harmonize with adjacent Church of Annunciation in Nazareth, as well as with the historical urban context.

The controversy that made this a world famous site was approached by the Israeli government to call for International non-Israeli architects to design the mosque.

The winning design was based on carefully- proportioned traditional Palestinian Mosque inspired by the 19th century style and involving building traditions with relevant stone masonry and building crafts.

After completion of detailed designs, the construction was cancelled altogether for political reasons.

www.NazarethMosque.com has been prepared by architect Ammar Khammash, to show the mosque design that has won the international competition, and the architectural and urban concerns of this location within the historical core of old Nazareth. 

This website aims to clarify the physical context of the Nazareth Mosque project, and to present the Urban fabric and history of a building that created international alarm and dispute. 

>> Visit   www.nazarethmosque.com

 

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