Winner of DNA Paris Design Awards 2025

Bait Ur Rayyan is a small-scale mosque quietly situated on a typical rural site of Bangladesh, near the banks of the mighty Padma River. This design is an exercise in the abstract interpretation of fundamental symbolism in Islamic Architecture. Geometry has been the principal tool in exploring this abstraction—shaping both form and spatial experience.

The concept of “Abstract Semiotics” guided the design, applied not only in measurable mass and spatial composition but also in intangible elements evoking deeper perceptual engagement. A human-centric approach was taken to create a space for the community—sacred yet intimate—using locally sourced red bricks and allowing natural light to elevate the spiritual essence of the mosque.

This recognition highlights a meaningful blend of tradition and abstraction in a context-sensitive architectural language.