# Modernist Mosque Designs The Marmara University Mosque is a Dazzling, Airy Space By Joey Haar | Published 2018-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmara-university-mosque References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/887479/marmara-university-faculty-of-theology-mosque-hassa-architecture-engineering-co) For centuries, religious architecture followed a similar thread, but modernism upended what it means to pay testament to religion through design, and the new Marmara University Mosque is a follower in that contemporary tradition. The artful religious building employs angular patterns and organic forms that are distinctly separate from more traditional mosque designs while still adhering to the same core tenets. One of the key buildings in the [modernist religious architectural shift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church) is the [Sagrada Familia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-sagrada-familia), Gaudi's Barcelona masterpiece. The building simultaneously uses the gestures of Neo-Gothic architecture while bringing those outdated concepts into the future. The new Marasala University Mosque, with its smooth white columns and fractal patterns, is clearly indebted to the Sagrada Familia, and it seems to be doing the same for Muslim architecture as Gaudi's work did for [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modernist Mosque Architecture:** Exploring modernist architectural elements in mosque design to create unique and contemporary spaces of worship. - **Innovative Religious Building Design:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional religious architecture by incorporating angular patterns and organic forms. - **Cross-cultural Architecture Influence:** Examining how architectural styles from different cultures can inspire and shape religious buildings across traditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to reimagine mosque design by incorporating modernist elements and pushing boundaries. - **Construction:** Builders and contractors can realize the unique and innovative designs of modernist mosques, showcasing their skills in constructing unconventional religious spaces. - **Interfaith Dialogue:** The emergence of modernist mosque designs opens up conversations about the intersection of architecture and religion, promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Red Brick Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bait-ur-raiyan-mosque.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) - [Cultural Civic Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ismaili-center-houston.md) - [Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space.md) - [Ceramic Vault Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muqarnas-pavilion.md) - [Religious AI Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamosque-app.md)