The concept of the “Generic Masjid” investigates the representation of contemporary Islamic practice. It explores the idea of a Masjid as a multifunctional space, through so-called Generative Design Principles, a set of conceptual design guidelines that Dr. Wael derived from his study of Islamic architectural history. These design principles enable Dr. Wael to develop a stylistic and conceptual continuity with the past, while allowing them to execute spatial transformations in response to the social, political, economic, and technological changes that take place over time.

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