
Exterior
Mosque Square, Maarrat al-Nu'man
A public square inspired by the Great Mosque, with a domed pavilion on six columns and a mural of al-Ma'arri.
About the project
Project data
- Type
- Public space
- Scope
- Urban and landscape design
- Location
- Maarrat al-Nu'man, Syria
- Style
- Contemporary Islamic
- Year
- 2026
A public square inspired by the architectural and cultural identity of the Great Mosque of Maarrat al-Nu'man, reinterpreting selected historical elements through a contemporary architectural language.
Six columns supporting a central dome form the main focal point of the square, drawing on the spatial character of the mosque while creating a distinct contemporary landmark. The main entrance, defined by four stone columns and an upper cornice, establishes the principal axis towards the dome.
A commemorative mural of Abu al-'Ala al-Ma'arri introduces the city's intellectual heritage into the space, complementing the architectural composition and reinforcing the connection between history, identity and contemporary public space.
Materials
- Natural stone
- Architectural plaster
- Reinforced concrete
- Dark metal
- Mural surface