ISLAMIC CENTER TRONDHEIM – CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Project Background
The mosque is located in a national heritage building constructed in 1760, situated in the city center of Trondheim along the historic river piers. The current space of 600 m² is insufficient to meet the growing needs of MSiT’s activities.
- Trondheim is home to over 10,000 Muslims, yet the city has no Jamia Masjid or Islamic Center.
- The main prayer hall accommodates only 150 worshippers. On Fridays, congregants often have to pray in corridors, classrooms, and sometimes on the street.
- The weekend Islamic school has over 250 registered kids, with many more on the waiting list due to a lack of classrooms. Due to lack of space, the weekend school is organized at three different timings.
- The women’s prayer area is extremely limited, serving only 20 women at a time.
- This project aims to Rehabilitate and Renovate the building to fully utilize 3 floors, creating a modern, functional, and inclusive space for worship, education, and community activities for generations to come.
History of the Building
The proposed Islamic Center Trondheim will be housed at Kjøpmannsgate 53/55, a historic four-story building with a total area of approximately 2,300 m².
- 1766: Kjøpmannsgate 53 was rebuilt.
- 1839: Kjøpmannsgate 55 was rebuilt.
- 2003: The Muslim Society in Trondheim (MSiT) purchased the building and converted it into a mosque, initially using only the ground floor for activities.
- 2014: The ground floor was renovated at a cost of NOK 5.5 million.
- 2015–2019: Major rehabilitation was completed on the front and back façades and structural pillars of Kjøpmannsgate 55, at a cost of NOK 4 million.
- 2020–2025: Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Renovation of the entire building commenced, with an estimated total cost of NOK 72 million.
- 2025: The Rehabilitation phase was completed at a cost of NOK 30 million, covering: 30 millioner kroner, og omfattet:
- Structural pillars on Kjøpmannsgate 53, Foundation strengthening, North & South complete wooden walls, Walls insulation, Floor height adjustments
- 2025–2026: The Renovation phase is set to begin soon, with an estimated cost of NOK 42 million.
Unique Features of the Islamic Center Trondheim
Rehabilitation and renovation of ground, first, and second floors
- Estimated cost: appriximately 72 million kr
- Three new prayer halls with a total capacity of 500 people
- Five classrooms and three seminar rooms for education and community activities
- Two social areas with facilities for children and youth
- Two new wudu (ablution) areas and six washrooms
- Two fire-proof staircases and emergency exits
- Installation of:
- New ventilation, electrical, heating and internal/external sprinkler systems
- Audio system, Elevator, fire alarms, and technical control rooms
Project Documentation
You can view and download the full plan of all three floors of the mosque for this construction project using the links below