The new mosque was commissioned by the Australian Islamic Mission (AIM) in the Sydney suburb of Punchbowl, where Muslims are the majority among believers.
Modern forms are combined in the project with historical references: for example, the concrete floors of the prayer hall resemble muqarnas of a honeycomb vault - a component of traditional Arab architecture. These small semi-domes, together with the main paneled tree, make up a hundred. All of them have openings that let in sunlight, the large one has a real oculus, and the muqarnas have small openings that resemble stars in the night sky.
The minaret at the entrance stands out little in height; its façade is cut with vertical profiles. Similar vertical slats make up the wooden screens that cover the women's gallery on the mezzanine floor from views from the main hall.
The 495 m2 mosque rests on a two-tiered underground garage: its construction was a mandatory requirement of the local authorities.
