Winner of the Master Builders Brisbane and Queensland Housing & Construction Awards 2022, the Holland Park Mosque stands as both a place of worship and a cultural landmark for Queensland’s Muslim community. ISA™ collaborated closely with the community on a major renovation that elevated both form and function.
The project delivers state-of-the-art education and prayer spaces, a multipurpose hall, underground amenities, a commercial three-story lift, and open reflection lawns with sweeping views of the Brisbane CBD skyline. Thoughtfully designed and community-driven, it is an award-winning example of architecture that unites heritage with contemporary needs.
Renovating a heritage religious site is always complex. Our first step was understanding the mosque’s cultural significance, historical features, and functional limitations. We needed to respect the original building while creating spaces that could accommodate Brisbane’s growing Muslim population.
The key challenge was integrating new facilities like a multipurpose hall, education spaces, and a three-story lift without disrupting the mosque’s heritage character. Every design decision had to balance practicality, aesthetics, and cultural sensitivity.
From day one, ISA™ engaged with community leaders, worshippers, and educators to ensure the design met real-world needs. Workshops, feedback sessions, and site visits were essential to align expectations and uncover hidden requirements — from prayer space orientation to multipurpose hall acoustics.
This approach ensured the final design wasn’t just architecturally impressive, but genuinely functional for the people who use it every day.
Preserving heritage elements while adding new infrastructure required precision. Original architectural features were documented and protected, while modern additions were designed to complement the existing form. Structural upgrades were carefully integrated to support the three-story lift and multipurpose facilities without compromising the mosque’s character.
Thoughtful landscaping tied the interior to the outdoors, creating reflection lawns that extend the spiritual and communal experience into the surrounding environment. These spaces offer both contemplative quiet and practical circulation for large gatherings.
From an engineering perspective, the project required innovative approaches to site constraints and multi-level circulation. Coordinating underground amenities, lifts, and roof structures demanded detailed technical drawings and early contractor collaboration to ensure seamless construction.
ISA™’s approach ensured that all technical solutions were fully tested in design before breaking ground, preventing costly on-site decisions that compromise design intent.
The final result is a mosque that honours its heritage while embracing contemporary needs. Worshippers and visitors experience seamless circulation, versatile education and community spaces, and a visual connection to Brisbane’s skyline. Every detail was considered to deliver functional excellence alongside architectural elegance.
Recognition through the Master Builders Awards validates the careful planning, collaboration, and technical execution that went into this landmark project.
We documented and protected all original features while carefully integrating modern infrastructure that complemented the existing architecture.
Workshops, consultations, and site visits ensured that the design met real needs, from prayer space layouts to multipurpose hall functionality.
Coordinating underground amenities, a three-story lift, and multi-level circulation required detailed planning and contractor collaboration to ensure buildability.
Not at all. We believe form and function should work in harmony. Thoughtful design decisions maintained both heritage character and modern usability.
The project successfully balances heritage preservation, functional excellence, and community engagement, resulting in a design that is both beautiful and highly usable.
The Holland Park Mosque renovation showcases how architecture can solve complex challenges while respecting history and culture. By combining technical skill, thoughtful design, and close collaboration, ISA™ created a space that truly serves its community — proving that great design goes beyond aesthetics to deliver real-world impact.
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