Redesigning Mecca

Mark Wilson, Fast Company
Mon, 06/08/2015 - 4:30am

The ancient holy city had reached capacity. Gensler's solution? Redesign the infrastructure, without changing the ceremony.Each year, 2.5 million Muslims visit Mecca during Ramadan. It's one of the five pillars of Islam—all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able must take a pilgrimage to the holy city for five days of ceremonies.

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