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Gulshan Society Jame Mosque – Kashef Chowdhury/Urbana

Gulshan Society Jame Mosque – Kashef Chowdhury/Urbana

2017

Located in the heart of Dhaka’s upscale Gulshan neighborhood, the Gulshan Society Jame Mosque reinterprets traditional Islamic architecture through a minimalist and contemporary lens. Designed by Kashef Chowdhury of URBANA, the mosque rises as a monolithic structure clad in white concrete, evoking a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

The five-story building accommodates over 2,500 worshippers while maintaining a sense of calm intimacy. Light filters through perforated walls and a skylit central atrium, creating a tranquil interplay of shadow and illumination. The design emphasizes purity, geometry, and quiet spirituality, offering a modern sacred space rooted in local context.

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Tags:

  • bangladesh,
  • dhaka,
  • Kashef Chowdhury,
  • mosque,
  • Public,
  • and Urbana

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