International Conference on Mosque Architecture

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4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture
Istanbul, 4-6 November 2025

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The 4th International Conference
on Mosque Architecture - Istanbul (2025)

The 4th International Conference on Mosque
Architecture - Istanbul (2025)

The 4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture will be held from November 4th to 6th, 2025, in Istanbul. It is organized in partnership between the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture and Istanbul Technical University.

Conference Venue :
Taşkışla

Designed by English architect William James Smith, Taşkışla was built to provide the Medical School with modern equipment in a brand-new masonry building.

It served as a military hospital for French soldiers during the Crimean War (1853-56) and underwent renovation during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz.

Damaged by a powerful earthquake in 1894, the building was restored by eminent architects Raimondo D’Aronco and Alexander Vallaury. In 1944, it was allocated to Istanbul Technical University.

Renovation and adaptive re-use projects by Professor Paul Bonatz and Professor Emin Onat transformed it into housing for the faculties of Architecture and Civil Engineering as well as the Rectorate.

Conference main theme :

Rethinking Mosque Architecture
in the Contemporary World:
Paradigm Shifts, New Issues and Trends.

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ICMA Different Topics

Evolution
of Mosque Architecture through the Ages

History of mosque forms
Mosque architecture and cultural landscape
Local culture and principles of mosque design
Reconsidering mosque design elements
Rethinking Islamic principles and thought on built environment for mosque architecture
Meanings, symbols, forms, functional aspects, relations with people and the city, changing perceptions
Reassessment of mosque architectural elements
Open spaces and landscape design in mosque architecture

The Mosque
Architecture of the Future:

Digital incorporation in mosque
The potential of current digital tools and approaches for mosque architecture
Availability of the latest technologies for the reconstruction/exploration of destroyed, altered and looted mosques
The impact of a data-centered perspective and technology/ICT-driven approaches on users/ worshipers' experiences
Mosques in new human settlements

Design
Morphology & Composition:

Revisiting identity, form, symbolic values and objects of mosque in the contemporary world
Property ownership structure of mosques
Conversion of different types of buildings into mosques
Functional aspects of mosque architecture
Architectural design standards for prayer facilities
Design criteria for mosques and Islamic centers

Mosque
Urbanism & Mosque Communities:

The usage, perception and expectation of users towards mosque experience
Inclusive practices in mosque architecture (women, children, youth, disabled, elderly-friendly mosques)
The relationship of mosques with the city
Rethinking mosque in the contemporary urban context
Communal mosque in Muslim and non-Muslim countries
Designing mosque as community development centers
Kulliyyah design (other urban functions developed around and in relation to the mosque)
Connections between different mosques
Mosque site selection criteria
The potentials/affordances of mosques during disasters, post-disaster recovery and catastrophic events

Building
Technology & Structure :

Preservation, intervention and revitalization of the mosque (cultural heritage)
Practical experiences and innovative/environmental solutions in design and construction of mosques
Energy consumption in mosques
Mosque management and maintenance
Mosque development financing
Responsive design solutions towards a sustainable mosque architecture
Vernacular design solutions in mosque architecture
Safety and health risk assessment in mosques
Mosque furniture and furnishings
Incorporating new technologies in mosques

Scientific Committee Members

The scientific committee for each version of the international conferences on mosque architecture is usually chosen from researchers and academics,

with international experience and specialists in mosque architecture, arts and studies, and nevertheless that the membership of the scientific committees is not only limited to architects, but usually it includes researchers in Islamic jurisprudence, structural engineering, religions, philosophy, social sciences, anthropology and history.

Mohammad Pirbabaei Iran

Abdurrahman Mohamed

Palestine

Ahad Nejad Ebrahimi

Iran

Ahmet Gün

Turkey

Alim Feyzulayev

Uzbekistan

Alper Ilki

Turkey

Alpha Diop

Mali

Basel Kamel

Egypt

Cenap Sancar

Turkey

Chaham Alalouch

Syria

Charbel Bou Abboud

Lebanon

Çiğdem Çiftçi

Turkey

Submission Guidelines

This conference, managed by the Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture, usually addresses various architectural topics on mosques.

Guidelines
for Abstract Submissions

The title should not exceed 12 words and should briefly describe the work to be discussed in your paper, providing a concise summary of the findings.
Abstracts should not include diagrams or references.
Abstracts should not include diagrams or references.
Abstracts should be in MS Word (Times New Roman), font size 14, with a limit of 300-350 words.

Guidelines
for Full Papers Submissions

Final papers should be submitted in Harvard Style.
Final papers should be submitted in MS Word (DOC), Times New Roman, size 14
Final papers should not exceed 7500 words and should be proofread.
Final papers should not exceed 7500 words and should be proofread.
Selected abstracts will be required to submit a full paper after the notification of abstract acceptance. Please prepare your final paper according to the conference format.
All selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings of ICMA 2025 in both hardcopy and softcopy versions, which will be part of both Istanbul Technical University and the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture (AFAMA) publications.

Submission of Papers
Timing Schedule:

Conference
Program:

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

09:00–10:00	Registration
10:00–11:00	Official Opening Ceremony
11:00–11:30	Break
11:30–13:00	Keynote Speeches
13:00–14:00	Prayer & Lunch
14:00–15:30	Parallel Scientific Sessions 1-1 (A & B)
15:30–17:00	Parallel Scientific Sessions 1-2 (A & B)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

09:00–10:30	Parallel Scientific Sessions 2-1 (A & B)
10:30–12:00	Workshop: AFAMA – Shortlisted Mosques
12:00–13:30	Parallel Scientific Sessions 2-2 (A & B)
13:30–14:30	Prayer & Lunch
14:30–16:00	Workshop: Mosque Architecture in Türkiye
16:00–17:30	Parallel Scientific Sessions 2-3 (A & B)

Thursday, November 6, 2025

09:00–10:30	Parallel Scientific Sessions 3-1 (A & B)
10:30–12:00	Workshop: Contemporary Mosque Architecture – International Practices
12:00–13:30	Parallel Scientific Sessions 3-2 (A & B)
13:30–14:30	Prayer & Lunch
14:30–16:00	Workshop (continued)
16:00–17:00	Final Session

INFORMATION

Transportation

Turkish Airlines is the official airline partner for the 4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA-4).
ICMA participants can enjoy discounted airfare using the code: 003TKH25

How to use it:

1. Go to the Turkish Airlines Booking Page

2. Enter your travel details

3. Click “Promotion code”

4. Enter: 003TKH25

The Mosque Architecture

4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture Istanbul, 4-6 November 2025

About ICMA

Architectural development, mosque and finding solutions

Discover our Organizer

Discover our Partners

About the Next Conference

The 4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture - Istanbul (2025)

The 4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture - Istanbul (2025)

The 4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture will be held from November 4th to 6th, 2025, in Istanbul. It is organized in partnership between the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture and Istanbul Technical University.

Conference Venue :Taşkışla

Conference main theme :

Rethinking Mosque Architecture in the Contemporary World: Paradigm Shifts, New Issues and Trends.

Explore ICMA Different Topics

Evolution of Mosque Architecture through the Ages

The Mosque Architecture of the Future:

Design Morphology & Composition:

Mosque Urbanism & Mosque Communities:

Building Technology & Structure :

Scientific Committee Members

The scientific committee for each version of the international conferences on mosque architecture is usually chosen from researchers and academics,

Mohammad Pirbabaei Iran

Abdurrahman Mohamed

Palestine

Ahad Nejad Ebrahimi

Iran

Ahmet Gün

Turkey

Alim Feyzulayev

Uzbekistan

Alper Ilki

Turkey

Alpha Diop

Mali

Basel Kamel

Egypt

Cenap Sancar

Turkey

Chaham Alalouch

Syria

Charbel Bou Abboud

Lebanon

Çiğdem Çiftçi

Turkey

Submission Guidelines

Guidelines for Abstract Submissions

Guidelines for Full Papers Submissions

Submission of Papers Timing Schedule:

Conference Program:

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The Mosque
Architecture

4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture
Istanbul, 4-6 November 2025

The 4th International Conference
on Mosque Architecture - Istanbul (2025)

The 4th International Conference on Mosque
Architecture - Istanbul (2025)

Conference Venue :
Taşkışla

Rethinking Mosque Architecture
in the Contemporary World:
Paradigm Shifts, New Issues and Trends.

Explore
ICMA Different Topics

Evolution
of Mosque Architecture through the Ages

The Mosque
Architecture of the Future:

Design
Morphology & Composition:

Mosque
Urbanism & Mosque Communities:

Building
Technology & Structure :

Guidelines
for Abstract Submissions

Guidelines
for Full Papers Submissions

Submission of Papers
Timing Schedule:

Conference
Program:

inspiration
for mosque ARCHITECTURE