# Loch Ness Monster Mosques 'Sinan the Great Mosque' Takes Islamic Architecture in a New Direction By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinan-the-great-mosque References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/in-remembrance-of-sinan-the-great-by-nuvist-architecture-and-design/) & [nuvist](http://www.nuvist.com/) I have never seen any [house of worship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church) that looks quite like the 'Sinan the Great Mosque.' This mosque was designed by the Nuvist Architectural Design Studio for Turkey's "In remembrance of Sinan the Great” [National Competition of Mosque Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore). The 'Sinan the Great Mosque' will make you forget everything you ever knew or thought you knew about [mosque design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu). Nuvist's design is sleek and modern with a wave-like structure enclosing a a courtyard. You have to see this design to believe it, so check it out in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sleek Mosque Designs:** The 'Sinan the Great Mosque' showcases a sleek and modern design, paving the way for a new wave of contemporary mosque architecture. - **Wave-like Structures:** The innovative use of wave-like structures in the 'Sinan the Great Mosque' presents an opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating organic forms into architectural designs. - **Courtyard Enclosures:** The courtyard enclosed within the 'Sinan the Great Mosque' demonstrates the potential for creating intimate and serene spaces within mosque architecture, opening up possibilities for innovative utilization of open-air areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mosque Architecture:** The unconventional design of the 'Sinan the Great Mosque' opens up opportunities for architects and designers to reimagine mosque architecture and break away from traditional norms. - **Contemporary Architecture:** The sleek and modern design of the 'Sinan the Great Mosque' signals a shift towards contemporary architecture, providing inspiration for designers in various fields to explore innovative and avant-garde designs. - **Interior Design:** The courtyard enclosure in the 'Sinan the Great Mosque' offers a unique approach to creating tranquil spaces, inspiring interior designers to experiment with similar concepts that promote serenity and contemplation. ## 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) - [Perforated Pink Concrete Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebun-nessa-mosque.md) - [Red Brick Geometric Mosques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bait-ur-raiyan-mosque.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md) - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Cultural Civic Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ismaili-center-houston.md) - [Religious AI Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamosque-app.md)