for his latest series, architectural photographer guilherme da rosa has shot the islamic center ljubljana, designed by bevk perović arhitekti, as it nears completion on a construction site near the heart of the city. developed to cater for the needs of the muslim community in slovenia’s capital the huge complex covers approximately 129,167 ft2 (12,000 m2).

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

all images guilherme da rosa architectural photography

 

 

once realized, the modern islamic religious cultural center will provide an extensive program of functions. bevk perović’s scheme comprises a mosque with facilities for ritual ablutions and a minaret, an educational building, an office, a residential complex, underground parking, a restaurant and a sports hall. providing more than simply a place for worship, the design also affords a venue for the local islamic community to gather and socialize. 

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

 

 

the building is characterized by the muted material palette where the white of the façade and the light-colored concrete work in harmony. terrazzo has been used for the floors and ceramics to create a richly textured space while the wood of the panels and doors form a distinct contrast to the architecture and a gives a warm, human character to the project. not yet depicted by da rosa is the still to come blue dome that will complete the mosque and announce the building’s presence in ljubljana.

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center designboom

guilherme da rosa captures the clean white lines of bevk perović's ljubljana islamic center

 

 

project info:

 

project name: islamic center ljubljana

location: ljubljana, slovenia

architect: bevk perović arhitekti

photography: guilherme da rosa architectural photography

 

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom