Istanbul Mimar Sinan Mosque Iznik Tile Project

Istanbul Mimar Sinan Mosque Iznik Tile Project

The Mimar Sinan Mosque in Atasehir, Istanbul, is a contemporary place of worship whose architectural surfaces have been enriched with Iznik tiles produced by Iznik Mavi Cini as part of a project carried out in collaboration with Anikya. The Iznik tile panels located within the mosque interior and throughout Mimar Sinan Park surrounding the complex create a surface language that harmonizes with the spiritual atmosphere of the building through traditional floral motifs and elegant calligraphic compositions.

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In the Atasehir Mimar Sinan Mosque project, Iznik tiles were approached not merely as decorative cladding, but as surface elements integrated into the architectural composition and shaping the perception of the space. Within the scope of the application carried out by Iznik Mavi Cini in collaboration with Anikya, a composition approach was adopted for the panels located inside the mosque and in Mimar Sinan Park, harmonizing traditional floral patterns with calligraphic inscriptions. This approach creates a calm yet powerful visual rhythm that aligns with the architectural elegance and spiritual atmosphere of the mosque.

One of the prominent details of the project is the specially designed conical top section of the minbar, which was covered with Iznik tiles to complete a cohesive aesthetic language. In this way, the classical motif repertoire and calligraphy were adapted to the spatial needs of a contemporary mosque, transforming them into a surface identity that truly belongs to its setting.

“Positioning Iznik tiles correctly within a mosque interior requires a surface composition that allows both pattern and inscription to be read together with the architecture.”
— Iznik Mavi Cini, Senior Architectural Projects Production Facility Manager
On which architectural surfaces were Iznik tiles used in this project?
The Iznik tiles were incorporated as panel applications within the mosque interior and on surfaces located throughout Mimar Sinan Park surrounding the mosque. In the project, the tiles were positioned to be read in harmony with the architectural language of the space.

What does the use of Iznik tiles on the conical top of the minbar contribute to the space?
The minbar is one of the focal elements of a mosque interior. The Iznik tile cladding applied to its conical top enhances this focal point through a more refined surface language. In this way, the tiles complete the aesthetic unity of the space without disrupting its architectural hierarchy.

What effect do floral motifs and calligraphic inscriptions create within a mosque interior?
When used together, these two elements introduce both rhythm and layers of meaning to the surface. Within a mosque environment, this visual language helps create a calmer atmosphere and reinforces a sense of continuity throughout the space.

How are traditional Iznik tile applications positioned in contemporary mosques?
In contemporary architecture, Iznik tiles are not treated merely as historical references. Instead, they are approached as design elements adapted to the space through careful consideration of scale, surface composition, and the relationship with light. When thoughtfully integrated, they create a coherent transition between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary architecture.