Mosque as an Icon of the Nation
Mosque as an identity of the Nation
Mosque as ‘Tour de Force’ of the Nation’s Technological innovation initiatives
Mosque as a Centre for universal peace and Tolerance
The new Mosque will be a new addition to the already impressive array of iconic buildings in Dubai. The design responds to the character of ‘being iconic’ at multiple levels- The design is clear departure from the traditional typology, highly contemporary in its interpretation of traditional prayer space and inventive in its response to cultural, climatic and site contexts.
Dubai’s identity, as one of the most progressive nations on the planet has been built-on far reaching vision and transformative quality, it possess as a nation.The new mosque shall amplify these notions in its quest for redefining and consolidating this identity and positioning in the world as the most innovative nation in the region, combining people, culture, commerce and its tolerant Islamic tradition.
Dubai got world’s attention not only as one of the world’s most agile and transformative economies, but also as a highly influential and successful incubator and protagonist of high-tech innovation to further the nation’s human capital. The new mosque shall define a new paradigm in the architectural typology of places for worship, through its innovative design, deployment of most advanced sustainable technologies and materials.
The design has the largest domed space (69.0m) in a place of worship, and arguably the largest column free space in any mosque on the planet till date. The mosque, with its unique architecture, deemed to become a destination for various groups of visitors as well as the faithful, furthering the much needed cause of inclusion, cross cultural and inter-faith interaction.
Team:
Architect: COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTURE
Design Team: Lalita Tharani, Mujib Ahmed, Shoukath, Aditya Kendelwal
Structure: Web Structures, Singapore
Building Services: Arup
Sustainability: Environmental Design Services, India
Landscape Architecture: Salad Dressing, Singapore
Façade: BFG, Singapore
Lighting Consultants: BSLD, Singapore
Client: Emmar, Dubai
