A unique exhibition providing an in-depth exploration of the new Australian Islamic Centre at Hobsons Bay, Melbourne.
The Australian Islamic Centre sets out to define a new architectural language for contemporary Australian Islam, challenging our assumptions of historical architectural typologies and aesthetics. At the same time as respecting the fundamental principles and requirements of Islamic architecture, Murcutt has pushed beyond the semiotic language of the traditional mosque, reimagining its geometry, colours, materiality and spatial organisation to create an accessible contemporary place of worship, learning and community.The new Australian Islamic Centre represents a progressive vision for architecture as a tool for cultural expression and enabler of intercultural dialogue in a tolerant multicultural society.
Where: NGV Australia, Federation Square, NGV Design Studio, Ground Level
Cost: Free Entry
Designed by renowned Australian architect Glenn Murcutt, who with Melbourne practice Elevli Plus colloborated with the Newport Islamic Council for nearly a decade to create this contemporary Australian mosque and Islamic centre. Importantly, this significant building has been funded and built by members of the local community. A living example of past successful migrants being welcomed, planting roots, building community by adapting historic practices to embrace new people, new time and new landscape.
On behalf of Buddhist Council Victoria Interfaith (bINTER) and Glen Eira Interfaith Network (GEIFN), thankyou to Organisers, Hosts, and Participants for inspiring demonstration of daily endeavor to make strong community ties in a more peaceful world, received with gratitude.
ALSO | TALK | Tradition And Modernity: Murcutt And The Mosque | Sun 4 Dec | 2-2.30pm
Learn about the history and development of the mosque from its earliest beginnings to diverse formal and aesthetic interpretations across the globe, culminating in Glenn Murcutt’s modern take on tradition. Speaker Professor Philip Goad, Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor and Chair of Architecture, The University of Melbourne
Where: NGV Australia, Federation Square Theatre, Ground floor, The Ian Potter Centre
Cost: Free
Bookings: Online through NGV
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National Gallery Victoria Australia
Website: http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/glenn-murcutt/
Tel: 8662 1555
