Recently I had the pleasure of photographing the new Cambridge Eco Mosque for the Cambridge Association of Architecture. We looked ahead at the forecast and dressed with loose clothing as it was what turned out to be the hottest day in UK recorded history up the road in the Cambridge Botanical Gardens at 38.7 degrees. Fortunately the Mosque provided us with some very welcome sunshine. It was a joy to photograph and I could've stayed there all day and night photographing until all my batteries were flat or memory cards filled up. Being still or walking slowly amongst the fanned wooden arches gives you a of peace and space for reflection - a natural material which has been given the thought, time, skill and craftsmanship it deserves.
Marks Barfield Architects and the whole construction and design team involved have done a sensational job at delivering a building which is not only fit for purpose but has improved the local area at the same time. Not something which can be said of all new builds in Cambridge.
You will see a photo from my shoot on the front cover of the latest copy of Cambridge Architecture. Many thanks to Abayed for being so welcoming and accommodating.
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).
Cambridge Mosque by Marks Barfield ArchitectsArchitectural Photographer Richard Fraser, based in Cambridge, England, photographs the incredible award winning Cambridge Eco Mosque designed by Marks Barfield Architects for the RIBA linked Cambridge Association of Architecture (CAA).