Bursa Arif An Mosque Iznik Tile Project

Bursa Arif An Mosque Iznik Tile Project

The Arif An Mosque features a distinctive architectural surface language in both its interior and exterior spaces through the use of Iznik tiles produced by İznik Mavi Çini. Inspired by the Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul, the design approach reinterprets the aesthetics of the classical Ottoman mosque through an intensive use of tilework and a contemporary architectural perspective.

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Arif An Mosque Project treats Iznik tiles as one of the fundamental elements defining the architectural character of the building. Located in Bursa, this mosque features a total of 900 square meters of Iznik tiles produced by İznik Mavi Çini for use in both interior and exterior spaces. The intensity of the tile decoration strengthens the aesthetic perception of the building while creating a sense of continuity and unity within the mosque interior.

The design approach takes reference from the Rustem Pasha Mosque, one of the richest examples of Ottoman-period tile decoration; however, in Arif An Mosque, this approach has been applied across much larger surfaces. In this respect, the building stands out as one of the contemporary mosque examples using more Iznik tiles than Rustem Pasha Mosque.

The tiles were conceived not merely as decorative elements, but as a narrative language that defines architectural surfaces and is read together with light and spatial rhythm. As a result, Arif An Mosque has become a striking example of how the classical tile tradition can be powerfully sustained in contemporary architecture.

“The use of tiles at this scale and intensity requires the surface composition in mosque architecture to be approached holistically from beginning to end.”
— İznik Mavi Çini, Senior Architectural Projects Production Facility Manager
Who made the Iznik tiles of the Arif An Mosque?
The total of 900 m² of Iznik tiles used in the Arif An Mosque in Bursa were produced by İznik Mavi Çini.

Where are tiles used in the Arif An Mosque?
Tiles are used both in the interior and on the exterior façades, creating continuity throughout the building.

Why is the Arif An Mosque associated with the Rüstem Pasha Mosque?
Its design took as a model the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, one of the Ottoman buildings with the richest tile decoration, and applied this approach to larger surfaces in the Arif An Mosque.

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