A fortnightly show made by Open City rounding up the week's big stories in architecture, planning and housing news. Today: Almanaar Mosque - Faith, Space, and Community in West London. Host Matthew Lloyd-Roberts is joined by Shukri Sultan, a lecturer at Westminster University, to explore the story of Almanaar Mosque in West London. Together they unpack how this unassuming building became a vital hub for faith, community and resilience — especially in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. From its architectural form to its social function, Almanaar offers a powerful lens into how buildings serve more than just physical needs — they shape and shelter the emotional and cultural lives of their communities. Join us as we examine the mosque’s design, its role in public life and what it reveals about the broader relationship between built space and belonging.
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