Scope : The project was designed
Description : The mosque is located within the Holy Haram area in Makkah. Rooted in a blend of innovative and historical concepts, the design adopts a contemporary and sustainable architectural language. The mountainous terrain of Makkah significantly influenced the mosque’s overall form, which is expressed through solid volumetric masses and stone-clad walls.
Sustainability and alternative energy were fundamental pillars of the project. The minaret was utilized as a passive cooling element by channeling natural airflow into the interior spaces. Solar energy was harnessed to provide electricity, while ablution water was recycled for irrigating a green roof. This rooftop garden contributes to the mosque’s environmental role and enhances thermal insulation.
The minaret, designed as a monumental vertical axis, serves as both a visual and auditory landmark. It marks the qibla direction and indicates the mosque’s main entrance. The minaret also houses vertical circulation, facilitates natural ventilation, and guides worshippers. This architectural axis extends to the mihrab, which integrates the minbar (pulpit), the library, the imam’s room, and a connecting staircase—completing the holistic spiritual and functional core of the mosque.
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