There are territories, buildings, spaces that represent more than just their physical and material dimension. They have the ability to create sensations and appeal to our spirit and our imagination, in a constant dialogue between the sacred and the profane. Our intention for this Islamic Cultural Centre - located in Colinas do Cruzeiro, Odivelas - was to provide the space with spatial and symbolic qualities that potentially could create in the visitor an awareness of the mystic and the sacred. Being a space dedicated to spread the Islamic identity, it is also a space for the whole community, a space for dialogue and sharing of culture and knowledge. Therefore, the program for this Centre had to contemplated an exhibition space, a space for dissemination of literature, a meeting/studding room, and a male and female prayer space.
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Architects: Estúdio AMATAM

Location: Colinas do Cruzeiro, Av. Miguel Torga 22, Odivelas, Portugal

Category: Cultural Center

Architects In Charge: João Amaral, Manuela Tamborino

Area: 121.0 m2

Project Year: 2018

Photographs: Invisible Gentleman

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