Mamluki Lancet Mosque

Mamluki Lancet Mosque is a contemporary mosque that draws inspiration from the geometric and spatial principles of Mamluki architecture, particularly as seen in Islamic Cairo. The design responds carefully to both the site context and the Qibla direction, reflecting the essential role of orientation in Islamic architecture.

The massing is derived from the geometry of the Islamic dome pendentive and muqarnas, abstracted through the use of 45° rotated square forms. These squares are reset, reoriented, and reassembled to reconcile three key alignments: the Qibla, the plot boundaries, and the northern sun path. This geometric strategy allows the building to balance religious requirements, urban constraints, and environmental performance.

By orienting one of the square sets toward the north, the design enhances self-shading and strengthens the performance of the northern façade, demonstrating how traditional geometric logic can function as an effective passive design tool. The result is a modern mosque that translates Mamluki architectural heritage into a contemporary, contextually responsive form.