Project Details
Client
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Architect
John McAslan & Partners
Contractor
PDR Construction Ltd
Stone used
Portuguese Moca Crème limestone
Value
£1,900,000
Contract Duration
12 years, completed in 2022
Scope of Work
External stone cladding and paving
Baitul Futuh Mosque, located in Morden, South London, is one of the largest mosques in Western Europe and a highly significant religious and community landmark. Completed in 2003 and funded entirely through charitable donations, the mosque complex accommodates up to 13,000 people and combines traditional Islamic architectural principles with contemporary British design.
Following a major fire in September 2015, significant areas of the mosque’s administrative buildings were damaged, while the main prayer halls remained unaffected. As part of the wider reconstruction and restoration works, Putney & Wood were engaged to deliver specialist natural stone workmanship to support the sensitive reinstatement of the complex.
Putney & Wood’s scope focused on high-quality stone craftsmanship, working carefully within a live and highly respected religious environment. The works required a considered approach to detailing, setting-out, and finishing to ensure that reinstated and new stone elements were fully sympathetic to the original architecture and seamlessly integrated with the wider redevelopment.
Given the cultural and community importance of the mosque, particular emphasis was placed on quality, durability, and accuracy, ensuring that the stonework would perform long-term while maintaining the architectural integrity of the building. The project demanded close coordination with the design team and other specialist trades to achieve a cohesive and robust outcome.
The completed works contribute to the successful restoration and future resilience of Baitul Futuh Mosque, reinforcing its role as a major religious, cultural, and community asset. The project reflects Putney & Wood’s expertise in delivering carefully executed stonework on complex, sensitive, and high-profile buildings.
