
Akyurt Mosque Dome
Project
Mosque
Location
Ankara, Turkey
Year
2016
Designers
İnci Shoainia, Emil Shoainia
This dome design is conceived not merely as a covering element, but as the main focal point defining the spirit of the space. The radially developing geometric language creates a visual and perceptual orientation by spreading from the center to the periphery. Light is treated not as a passive component of the design, but as a direct part of the form; daylight is refracted on the surfaces, transforming the atmosphere of the space into a constantly changing, dynamic experience. The permeable and layered structure used on the interior surface of the dome offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional motifs, while giving the space both depth and a timeless character. This approach aims to transform the structure from a mere place of worship into a holistic spatial narrative defined through light, geometry, and experience.

