Component 2
By Faizah Anwar
Design brief
• The space that I have decided to rebuild is the grays central mosque . The location itself is rather significant as it’s a holy place where Muslims come to be together as a community and pray to god. Currently it is not the best attractive looking which may be the reason to why it not as busy .As well as this it isn’t in the best location as well as crime rates are rather high in grays.
• I'm there for planning to rebuild the mosque into a more luxurious structure which will be fit for the community as well as people coming to pray and learn. It will also be suitable for children as they can enjoy the local park surrounding the structure .The structure will have a men's side and women side as both genders pray in separate areas as well as washrooms and learning areas. In the Muslim faith it is performed several times throughout the day
• This will therefor enable the community to come together and crime can also be reduced as people all know one another and can increase the standards of the area with a more sophisticated approach on the structure and landscape.
Design specification
• To build a mosque
• To steer it away from a traditional mosque but not fully i.e.. Changing domes for triangles
• To achieve a geometric structure
• Incorporate a men's and women's area
• Incorporate wash areas for praying
• Incorporate a learning area
• Incorporate a pavilion
• To achieve an Islamic pattern and to use it through the structure
• The structure should stand out and be noticeable so the local community can see it from afar and for it to grab tourists' attention
• For the design to be linked with the nature that will surround the structure in the park
• To incorporate the outdoor with the indoor
• The structure should ultimately standout within grays
This is the current location where the original mosque is situated.my idea is to rebuild and regenerate the mosque as well as the area around it to be more attractive and modernized to attract the more of the local community and tourists .The place where people worship god should be in a beautiful holy place which I plan to do
The area itself , Grays , where its located doesn’t have the best reputation , but this doesn’t mean it shouldn’t look attractive
location
Local context
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Grays Town Park Mosque
2 Grays Catholic Parish Church 3 Celestial Church of Christ
4 Thameside Theatre
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Mood boardIslamic Architecture
Primary research
Quick model 1
I've incorporated the use of dome like windows which can easily be seen Islamic architecture With this project I'm exploring ways to not do a traditional structure and lead on to more of a futuristic modern mosque which will have more interesting components and spaces In the model we can identify where the entrance is and how many floors can also be seen . The main idea behind this idea is the unique windows and how they are placed and can also grab the community as well as tourist attention
Quick model 2
With this model I wanted nature to play a key role for it to be involved. There is a courtyard that it placed in between the structure as the building runs on either side of it .This therefor allows it to have nature growing within it which has a better effect on pedestrians. If the structure where to be seen as a mosque its split up for men's and women as a mosque its split up for men's and women's and therefor meets in the middle, the left is the prayer area, and the right is the women's prayer area. This therefor allows the segregation of both genders. Again, the structure is not a traditional mosque and I have taken more of a modern aspect towards it .
Quick model 3
The quick model shows the element of a unique floor , it's not regular second level as it’s an unusual quadrilateral shape which can make a space unique from others. It also has wire running along as it shows the roof which the structure will have. There is also one access to the floor using one set of stairs .You can also see the whole area from the second floor as it has a glass balcony so pedestrians can see everything .
Quick model 4
The structure began as an open area with pillars holding it up in a circular motion .As it reaches the open are I decided to add glass curved windows which complements the building and allows natural sun light to come through. I've therefor added a second floor with a curved staircase in a spiral motion which matches the shape of the structure. The pillars are also made of concrete which can be seen as more sustainable. The structure itself is made of timber wood panels which go all along the surface indoor and outdoor which again is sustainable and organic .
Quick model 5
The structure is further development for the previous quick model.it uses the same concept of concrete pillars holding It up .At first it was just going to be a regular pavilion, but I have developed it by first adding glass inbetween.it can now be seen as a unique separates of walls that goes in a Curvey way. Instead of having regular walls on a structure, you could use a unique yet sustainable way to create walls
Secondary research
Cambridge mosque
The mosque is beautifully designed with the wood designs and constructions being the main source of support for the building . They also give the idea that they are tree like bringing the outdoors indoors giving the organic and natural theme . The mosque also has a natural colour scheme as well
The mosque is highly popular as many tourists visit daily just to see the unique structure as it so different from any other regular mosque. The wood is timber wood which is also sustainable and there are also skylights between the tree like structure which give access to sunlight in the are which give it a natural sense of place
Again its very different from any other mosque as it does not feature and traditional
National Malaysia mosque
The architect has used a very basic yet natural colour scheme of light blue, white and crème . All these colours complement one another and makes the structure looks attractive.
As well as this there is beautiful use of Islamic tiles on the roofing of the geometric structure as well as this the main praying area is also decorated in Islamic patterns which are also to be seen as colourful , the architect has also brought the outside nature and tried to incorporate it indoors as well .
Portsoken Pavilion
The structure also has stairs that go underground with an additional added space therefor giving the structure more uses
The pavilion is such a unique structure yet it complements the area so well, its natural looking yet modern . The space its self also allows a lot of natural sun light to come in which is so much more sustainable , it also gives pedestrians a clear view through the structure . The cladding panels will also oxidise eventually and turn orange and brown making it more natural looking
Mosque of light
There is also beautiful calligraphy that is written through the structure as well as outside the structure which are verses taken out of the Quran .This structure is therefor a perfect representation of a non traditional mosque as blocks are used instead of large domes as its aimed to be simple yet stand out
The mosque its self almost gives a futuristic feel with the natural colour scheme of whites as well as being a simple structure with added patterns scatted across the structure. The natural sunlight is let through in patterns of the geometric triangles that are used as skylights as well as side windows continuously letting light in depending on where the sun faces through the day which is hight sustainable .This therefor bring nature indoors as well.
The Faisal Masjid
The mosque its self is constructed with a net like pyramid which creates and separates the structures into multiple areas. It also has a futuristic modest feeling as its all white and neutral colours with the interior coated in gold and red making it highly luxurious .It also enable natural light to enter as the edges of the structure are window like letting in sun light. The structure is also on a very large scale which allows it to be split up into various areas allowing different things to go on .
HANG OUT
The hangout it s a great example of a geometric pavilion that is also interactive for adults as well as kids .It consists of six triangles , with different vibrant colours which are also stain glass to which when the sun shines on the reflect with the colour on to the ground which makes it very interactives especially for children Each of the 6 equilateral triangles is equipped with a different hanging function designed to encourage and foster social interactions among users. The functions are hanging ball-swings, hammock nets, a hanging picnic, a pipe forest and a hanging lounge.
It is intentionally designed that way in order to provide a more immersive experience, which starts from its surroundings when approaching the object. The Painted Scape on the floor makes it also more eyecatching not only to passersby, but to residents and workers that from the surrounding towers can have a top visual of the graphics.
