key words: Calmness, Ceiling, Contemplation, Denominations, Lighting, Multicultural, Prayer, Tranquil
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
The Stratford Westfield multi-faith space by WAM demonstrates how architecture can mediate between commercial intensity and spiritual retreat. Situated in a shopping centre beside the Olympic site, it addresses the challenge of inclusivity by creating a setting that welcomes both religious and non-religious users from diverse faiths. Its design balances flexibility and intimacy: a reconfigurable main hall supports collective use, while a smaller side space with a timber ceiling and discrete lighting fosters quiet reflection. By prioritising calmness, contemplation, and adaptability, the project succeeds as both a functional retreat and a symbolic gesture towards interfaith coexistence within a secular, retail environment.
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
STRATFORD CITY MULTIFAITH SPACE - Photography: © WAM DESIGN
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