The Cologne Central Mosque in Ehrenfeld was designed by Gottfried Böhm and his son Paul, who specializes in churches. DİTİB, the German branch of a body linked to the Turkish religious affairs authority, commissioned it. The article calls the style German Postmodern, inspired by Neo-Ottoman architecture. The city council approved it in 2008 after local opposition, and it was first used as a mosque in 2017.
The building covers 48,000 square feet (4,500 m²) and has two minarets, each 180 feet (55 m) tall. It is made of concrete, steel and glass, with a single dome formed by flat wall screens. The prayer area is on the upper floor, and a staircase leads from the street. Secular areas such as the restaurant and shops must be open to all.
The sources conflict on cost and capacity. The article gives €17 to 20 million, though one citation names €30 million, and 4,000 worshippers or 2,000 to 4,000.
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