AL Basit
Mosque
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Location:
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Client:
(AWQAF)
Built up Area:
5,200 sqm
Completion:
2013
Scope :
Lead Consultant Concept Design Development, Detailed Design, Engineering Design Services, Site Supervision & AOR Services.
A distinctive Fatimid Mosque, signified by its rising 60m Minaret that receives up to 2000 prayers. The main differentiator here is how the texture changes from smooth to rough, slicing the Exterior into stripes before inserting the Islamic features that are Arches & Mashrabiya. The whole is crowned by Crenellation of intricate details & a ribbed Dome.
Components:
- Ground floor for Men Prayer Hall + Ablution Area & Toilets + Services
- Mezzanine floor for Secondary Prayer Hall, Women Prayer Hall & Multipurpose Hall
- Accommodation building for Imam & MoazenAmenities:
- Islamic Library
- Islamic Bookstore
- Men Quran recitation room
- Women Quran recitation room
- VIP reception
- Nursery
Amenities:
- Islamic Library
- Islamic Bookstore
- Men Quran recitation room
- Women Quran recitation room
- VIP reception
- Nursery