Sculptural Concrete Roof Design for Women's Mosque in Qatar by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
The Al-Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women in Qatar features a sculptural concrete roof designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The project combines social and educational spaces with the first purpose-built contemporary mosque for women in the region.
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Al-Mujadilah – meaning 'she who engages in dialogue' – combines social and educational spaces with the first purpose-built contemporary mosque for women in the region
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