The document discusses the design concepts for the Islamic Center of Lima, Peru. It explores the Andalusian architectural elements of Lima that could influence the design. It describes the current conditions as a residential villa that is too small for worship. Then it presents 8 concepts for the proposed design, with Concept 4 being selected. The last sections provide information about the designer presenting the design at two conferences on preaching and heritage cities in Peru.

1. The Design of Islamic Center
Lima, Peru
Hisham Mortada, Sustainable Design Studio
KAU, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2. Lima’s Andalusian Architectural Elements: Towers

3. Lima’s Andalusian Architectural Elements: Horse-Shoe Arches

4. Lima’s Andalusian Architectural Elements: Colored Ceramic Patterns

5. Lima’s Andalusian Architectural Elements: Wooden Screens

6. Lima’s Andalusian Architectural Elements: Wooden Screens

7. Lima’s Andalusian Architectural Elements: Wooden Screens

8. Current Conditions of Mosque: A Residential Villa

9. Current Conditions of Mosque: A Residential Villa

10. Current Conditions of Mosque: Mecca-missdirectional worshiping in tiny rooms

11. Concept 1
Proposed Design

12. Concept 2
Proposed Design

13. Concept 3
Proposed Design

14. Concept 4 (SELECTED)
Proposed Design

15. Concept 5
Proposed Design

16. Concept 6
Proposed Design

17. Concept 7
Proposed Design

18. Concept 8
Proposed Design

19. SELETED DESIGN

20. SELETED DESIGN

22. Preaching in Peru: TERRA Conference, Lima, April 2012

23. Preaching in Peru: World Heritage Cities Conference, Cusco, Sept 2005

24. Islamic Center of Lima, Peru