# Colorful Geometric Mosques The 'Australian Islamic Center' Comprises a Series of Triangular Rooms By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-18 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-islamic-center References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/17/glenn-murcutt-architect-australian-islamic-centre-mosque-melbourne-coloured-glass-skylights/) & [australianislamiccentre.org](http://www.australianislamiccentre.org/) The 'Australian Islamic Center' is an architecturally unique mosque and community center for the [Muslim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muslim-hikers) population in Melbourne. Designed by award winning architect Glenn Murcutt, the first images released of the concept show a series of triangular yellow skylights that will cast a calming glow on the rooms inside. Slated for completion towards the end of 2016, the Australian Islamic Center will be a boon for both the Muslims in Newport -- the Melbourne suburb in which the mosque is being built -- and non-Muslims interested in learning about Islamic religion and culture. The community center within the building will house a [small museum with exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) that relate to Islam. The yellow of the rooftop skylights was chosen as a reference to the traditional star and crescent that symbolize the Islamic faith. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Architectural Innovation:** The unique design of the Australian Islamic Center presents opportunities for architects to create visually striking buildings that incorporate cultural elements. - **Religious Tourism:** The inclusion of a museum within the mosque offers opportunities to attract tourists who are interested in learning about Islamic religion and culture. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of skylights to provide natural lighting in the Australian Islamic Center demonstrates the potential for incorporating sustainable design practices in religious buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new possibilities for incorporating cultural elements in their designs, such as the use of unique skylights. - **Tourism:** The Australian Islamic Center can attract tourists seeking to explore different religious and cultural experiences. - **Sustainable Construction:** The use of skylights in the mosque highlights opportunities for incorporating energy-efficient lighting solutions in religious buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Brick Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bait-ur-raiyan-mosque.md) - [Classically Designed Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamluki-lancet-mosque.md) - [Geometric Cone-Shaped Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bab-al-salam-mosque.md) - [Cultural Civic Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ismaili-center-houston.md) - [Perforated Pink Concrete Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebun-nessa-mosque.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md) - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md) - [Interfaith Family House Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abrahamic-family-house.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md)