Istanbul's First Female Mosque Designer

April 16, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7985351.stm

Among the dozens of mosques in Istanbul stands a radical exception.

It is not only different in design but is also the first to be designed by a woman.

Known for designing hotels and bars, Zeynep Fadillioglu said she wanted to create something contemporary.

She spoke to the BBC's Sarah Rainsford as they walked through the building.