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While embracing the fact that mosques are not only considered religious places but are also community centers providing incubating environment for education, DAR AL OMRAN's religious architectural designs provide a nurturing atmosphere holding a natural spiritual and social sensation on the inside as well as the outside.
Through comprehensive understanding of the place, community and culture, DAR AL OMRAN’s professional team of architects creates remarkable religious centers inspiring unique structures that lend and reflect the essential principles of Islam’s doctrine, while celebrating the cultural aspect of the place.
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1982- BAGHDAD GRAND MOSQUE
State Grand Mosque
Location: Baghdad - Iraq
Services Provided: Design Competition (1st prize)
Total Built-up Area: 60,000 m2
Starting Date: 1982
Completion Date: 1982
Capacity: 40,000 prayers
1986-AL KHORE MOSQUE
Al Khore Mosque
Location: Qatar
Services Provided: Design Competition
Total Built-up Area: 5,000 m2
Starting Date: 1986
Completion Date: 1986
Capacity: 3,000 Prayers
1986-ALI BIN ABI TALEB MOSQUE
Ali Bin Abi Taleb Mosque
Client: Ministry of Al Awqaf - Qatar
Location: Doha - West bay - Qatar
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 3,000m2
Construction Cost: US $ 3,500,000
Starting Date: 1986
Completion Date: 1989
Project Description:
The Project consists of the following:
- The mosque.
- Dar Al Quran.
- Residence for Al Imam and Al Muathin.
- Commercial Center.
1988-THE GRAND MOSQUE
The Grand Mosque
Client: Riyadh Development Authority
Location: Al-Riyadh-Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design Competition, Design & Architectural Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 30,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 50,000,000
Starting Date: 1984 Design - 1988 Supervision
Completion Date: 1985 Design - 1992 Supervision
Project Description:
This project assisted the revitalizing of the historic city centre of the capital Riyadh, the Grand Mosque project was awarded the Aga Khan Award of 1995 for Islamic architecture.
Through developing the existing streets, landscaped plazas and pathways of the area this enhanced the aesthetic of the area, this project consists of two main components; the Grand Mosque, that can accommodate 20000 worshipers, a Quranic schools, offices, shops and employees residences. The second component is the Justice Palace.
The most important characteristic of this project in addition to offering intellectual and urban development; is the use of local materials and patterns in a contemporary style with the use of modern materials and techniques.
1994- THE SHRINES OF THE PROPHET'S
Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib Mosque and the Shrines of the Prophet's Companions
Client: Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs
Location: South Mazar - Jordan
Services Provided: Design & Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 14,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 8,500,000
Starting Date: 1994 Design - 1995 Supervision
Completion Date: 1995 Design - 1999 Supervision
Project Description:
Winning first prize in a design competition, Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib Mosque and the Shrines of the Prophet's Companions' project came to rehabilitate the existing mausoleums and surrounding areas of Al Mazar near the battle site of Mu'ta, where Ja'far Bin Abi Taleb and Zaid Bin Harithah; two of the Prophet's (P.B.U.H.) Companions' mausoleums were built.
Consisting of two phases for planning and design, the first phase involved designing a grand mosque, rehabilitation of the existing mausoleums, as well as building an education centre, mu'athen and Imam residences, a commercial centre, and a motel, while the second phase connected the first phase with the battle site where the mausoleum of Abdullah Bin Rawaha is situated, through designing landscaped plazas and gardens.
1994-ABU OBAYDA MOSQUE
Abu Obayda Mosque
Client: Ministry of Al-Awqaf
Location: Jordan Valley - Jordan
Services Provided: Design Competition, Design
Total Built-up Area: 7,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 5,500,000
Starting Date: 1994
Completion Date: 1995
Project Description:
Stemming from the purpose of connecting the Prophet Companions mausoleums in Jordan Valley by a spiritual path from north to south, the Abu Obayda Mosque project won first prize in an architectural competition, reflecting the rich heritage of Islamic architecture interpreted in a contemporary approach.
Providing shade and a sense of serenity using the calming water sound and colourful fruit trees, this project includes a mosque with a praying hall that can hold over 2000 people , a Dar al-Quran (school), a library, an administration building, in addition to a commercial centre, staff residences, a Friday market and landscaped areas.
1996-AL-KAZIM MOSQUE
Al-Kazim Mosque
Client: Mr. Mohammed Al-Kazimi
Location: Hay Ad-Diyar/Amman - Jordan
Services Provided: Design & Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 1,900 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 750,000
Starting Date: 1996 Design - 1997 Supervision
Completion Date: 1997 Design - 1998 Supervision
Project Description:
Located in one of Amman's new neighborhoods, this mosque has become a community center and a landmark for this part of the city. Its design creates an urban composition which interacts with the surroundings at several levels, while its architectural character is inspired by traditional architecture. The mosque is composed of several functions including prayer halls for men and women, a multi-purpose hall, two dwellings for the Imam and Mu'athen and other services. The general planning of the mosque follows the concept of the traditional hypostyle hall for the praying area and includes an internal courtyard. Traditional elements display an elegant use of materials and details.
1996-DIRAR BINAL-AZWAR MOSQUE
Dirar Bin Al-Azwar Mosque
Client: Ministry of Al-Awqaf and Islamic Affairs
Location : Jordan Valley - Jordan
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 600 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 650,000
Starting Date: 1996
Completion Date : 1996
Project Description:
Replacing an existing mosque that was built to commemorate the Prophet's companion, Dirar Bin Al Azwar, the Mosque is located to the northern part of the Jordan Valley adjacent the mausoleum of Abu Obeidah Amer Bin Al-Jarah, in an area which witnessed the first battles between the Muslims and the Roman Empire.
Vernacular architectural concept was inspired for this project, where different functions are arranged in response to the rural nature of the site. Moreover, the praying hall is based on a traditional style that is open to the courtyard, in addition to the use of different architectural elements that are inspired by the traditional materials and forms, like the minaret, the dome and the mihrab.
1996-KING ABDUL AZIZ MOSQUE
King Abdul Aziz Mosque
Client: Riyadh Development Authority
Location: Al Kharj - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Competition, Design & Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 7,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 6,000,000
Starting Date: 1996 Design - 1997 Supervision
Completion Date: 1996 Design - 1998 Supervision
Project Description:
Located to the north of Al-Riyadh at the entrance of Al-Kharj city, King Abdul Aziz Mosque came to replace an old mosque that was demolished amongst other buildings, so as to develop a new centre that would include a mosque, a public plaza, a justice square and a vegetable market providing the necessities of the public without overlooking the spiritual aspect.
The design represented the winning model in an international architectural competition where the design was congruent with the traditional mosques with a contemporary approach, as well as being in line with the agricultural surroundings, through the garden and plaza’s that connect with the mosques court. Moreover, shaded and semi-shaded areas are used to represent transitional zones between open and enclosed areas, in order to reduce heat.
2001-MANRET AL QATHAFY
Manaret Al Qathafy
Client: World Islamic Call Society
Location: Kano - Nigeria
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 17,380m2
Construction Cost: US $ 25,000,000
Starting Date: 2001
Completion Date: 2002
Project Description:
This project is envisaged as the main icon of the master plan of the Islamic University of Kano. It includes a mosque for 5,000 prayers with outdoor spaces for 20,000 prayers, an Islamic center of administrative offices and lecture halls, and an educational center in addition to staff housing and services facilities. Design of the project represents the result of an interactive dialogue between site characteristics, local traditional architecture and building materials together with the intention for the project to become a religious and educational center in future.
2003-ABU GHAZALEH MOSQUE
Abu-Ghazaleh Mosque
Client: Mohammad Abu Ghazaleh
Location: Amman - Jordan
Services Provided: Design & Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 2,200 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 2,700,000
Starting Date: 2003 Design - 2006 Supervision
Completion Date: 2004 Design - 2008 Supervision
Project Description:
Located in the city of Amman, and intended to be as a landmark and focal point for its surrounding environment, Abu-Ghazaleh Mosque represents a contemporary architectural building through the use of concrete façades and ceilings with respect to the traditional and local character of mosques through maintaining the authenticity of architectural design through the use of stone cladding on some of the exterior façades
Consisting of a main prayer hall with a mezzanine floor that holds up to 700 men and a prayer hall for 300 women, the Mosque also includes services in the basement level in addition to Al Mo'athen and the Imam residences
2004-GREAT MOSQUE - QATAR
Great Mosque of Qatar
Client: State of Qatar
Location: Doha - Qatar
Services Provided: Design Competition
Total Built-up Area: 97,230 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 115,500,000
Starting Date: 2004
Completion Date: 2005
Project Description:
Inspired by traditional Qatari architecture that makes use of natural materials such as clay and wood, The Great Mosque of Qatar project concentrates on merging the spirituality of the mosque with the secular aspect of the city and daily activities, in addition to the site’s landscape that arises as a strong urban statement in this outstanding edifice.
Located in the centre of Doha and inspired by the traditional style of Qatari mosques, this project consists of prayer halls, ablutions area and services in addition to an open court, which houses different public activities such as: educational, cultural, economic, and social activities that converge around the mosque and the prayer hall.
2006-AL-JADDAF MOSQUE
Al-Jaddaf Mosque
Client: Al Jaddaf Mosque
Location: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Services Provided: Architectural Concept
Total Built-up Area: 5,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 6,700,000
Starting Date: 2006
Completion Date: 2006
Project Description:
An extension to an existing mosque; composed of souq, clinics, and a multipurpose hall; the juxtaposed approach between the existing mosque and the new extension is transparently linked by a linear yet leveled connection. The old building acts as a front prayer hall and references to the souq are inspired from Al-Fatimiyyah Plaza in Cairo.
2007-AL-KALIDIYA MOSQUE
Khalidiya Mosque
Client: Al-Dar
Location: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 6,377m2
Construction Cost: US $ 12,000,000
Starting Date: 2007
Completion Date: 2007
Project Description:
The architectural concept materialized and took form in the urban context of the Masjed which is weaved with the other project components (the residential and the office building) through courts of different spaces and volumes such as a courtyard planted with palm trees, a pointed arch, the transformation into other smaller sized space and through a corridor to reach the nave of the masjed which is the center point of this context.
The tedium monotony and dullness is avoided with this sprightly dynamic movement through space variety that formulates the Islamic architecture.
The Masjed is situated in the midst of a water feature and in turn cast it shadows upon its reflective surface, the lateral side walls to the qibla direction are formed with clear glass panes overlooking the water features. A sky light parallel to the qibla direction was added to permit the luminance of the sunlight to pass between two walls one of which is a pointed arch with small openings and the other is a rectangle, this will light up the rows of prayer to be parallel to qibla during noon and afternoon prayer times.
The project and the masjed are linked with the cultural center through a modern steel bridge which will induce the complete integration of residential, cultural, religious & office urban fabric.
2008-AL-WASL GRAND MOSQUE
Al-Wasl Grand Mosque
Client: Limitless
Location: Al-Wasl – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Concept Design
Total Built-up Area: Mosque 30,688m² / Plazas 16,023m²
Construction Cost: US $ 32,000,000
Starting Date: 2008
Completion Date: 2009
2009-HAMDAN BIN ZAYED MOSQUE COMPETITION
Hamdan Bin Zayed Mosque Competition
Client: Musanada
Location: Al Ain - United Arab emirates
Services Provided: Design Competition
Total Built-up Area: 4,713m²
Construction Cost: US $ 13,000,000
Starting Date: 2009
Completion Date: 2009
Project Description:
As a reflection of the heritage of UAE and the spirit of traditional architecture, Hamdan Bin Zayed Mosque arises as a landmark in Al-Ain, celebrating the heritage of the city and combining it with sustainability through a modern approach, where the planning of the mosque was inspired by the agricultural system in the Aflaj in arranging the site and its surroundings.
With a capacity of about 2500 worshippers, this Mosque consists of one storey, which includes a male praying hall, female praying hall that can be used by men on regular days, ablutions’ areas, as well as a small library, a Quran school and residences for Imam and Mo’athen.
2010-SAADEH MOSQUE COMPLEX COMPETITION
Saadeh Mosque Complex Competition
Client: Private Client
Location: Tripoli - Lebanon
Services Provided: Design Competition
Total Built up Area: 12,500m²
Construction Cost: US $ 20,600,000
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2010
Project Description:
Reflecting the multi layers of Tripoli’s history and heritage into a modern structure, Saadeh Mosque Complex is inspired to take into consideration the climate solutions and sustainable approach.
This project consists of a grand Mosque, an educational center and a sport city. The Grand Mosque, with capacity of 3000 worshippers, includes a male prayer hall, a female prayer hall, ablution area, in addition to an auditorium and residences for the Imam, Moa’then and their assistants.
The educational center consists of class rooms, library and electronic library, as well as large lecture hall, cafeteria and employees’ offices. Moreover; the sport center includes a swimming pool, multi-function sports hall, gymnasium, machines hall, squash, tennis and services such as WC and showers.
2010-SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Client: Al-Mabar Aqaba
Location: Aqaba - Jordan
Services Provided: Architectural, Engineering and Landscape Design & Supervision
Total Built up Area: 3,803 m²
Construction Cost: US $ 8,300,000
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2012
Project Description:
The design of Sheikh Zayed Mosque reflects the local traditional architecture in it overall planning through the use of colour and geometry in addition to Islamic patterns to reveal the richness of Islamic cultural heritage.
The Mosque is designed in a rectangular shape consisting of three levels, ground floor, mezzanine floor and basement, where it includes Mo’athen and Imam Residences along with a garden, a large court (Sahn) with an arcade wrapped around it, in addition to a fountain in the centre of the court that gives spiritual and tranquillity feeling. It also includes the main men prayer hall, women prayer hall, an extended prayer hall, as well as ablutions’ areas and a library.
2012-MOSQUE IN HILI - AL AIN
Mosque in Hili – Al Ain
Client: H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Engineering Office
Location: Al Ain - UAE
Services Provided: Concept Design - Competition
Total Built-up Area: 1,500 m²
Construction Cost : US $ 2,300,000
Starting Date: 2012
Completion Date: 2012
Project Description:
The Design was presented through an architectural competition for this mosque in Hili in Al Ain emirate, where it is presented in a contemporary vision for mosques inspired by the art of traditional architecture of the land that interacts with the agricultural nature of the area and with the general orientation of the architecture of mosques in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on the other hand, where multiple domes and minarets, create an important visual element within the urban environment.
The project consists of the men’s prayer hall, a women’s praying hall as well as the Mo’athen and Imam Residences, in addition to the ablutions and W.C service.
2012-NOUAKCHOTT GRAND MOSQUE
Nouakchott Grand Mosque
Client: Ministry of Public Works and Urban Planning
Location: Nouakchott - Mauritania
Services Provided: Concept Design
Total Built up Area: 54,000 m²
Construction Cost: 88,760,000 US $
Starting Date: November 2012
Completion Date: November 2012
Project Description:
The design of Nouakchott Grand Mosque was awarded the second prize in an architectural competition; the concept was to find an innovative architectural solution that responds to the dry desert climate of the Mauritanian desert and merges ethnic differences with the urban space, moulding a mosque that bonds the cultural, commercial and educational aspect of the area to its surroundings.
The Mosque reflects the cultural fusion between the art of coastal architecture in Morocco and the culture of Mauritania, in an attempt to revive the historical values and heritage through the design, the mosque includes a men’s prayer hall, a women’s prayer hall, as well as the Mo’athen and Imam residences.
2013-MASHAREF HILLS MOSQUES
MASHAREF HILLS MOSQUES
Location: Riyadh - KSA
Client: Masharef International Co. Ltd.
Plot Size: 3,897 m2
Built-Up Area: 3,222 m2
Construction Cost: 22,250,000 SAR
Starting Date: March 2013
Completion Date: March 2014
Services Provided: Architectural, Engineering, and Interior Design
Project Description:
The Project consists of two Mosques (Grand Mosque at plot area 2,847m2 & Local Mosque at 1,050 m2) within Masharef Hills’
Resident project located in North of Riyadh (Abu Baker Al Siddiq Road).
The design principals are unique creating functional and dynamic contemporary mosques and annexes by providing a practical and easy – to – use, according to local authorities’ Codes /requirements/regulations taking in consideration the best practice design.
The Mosques are designed in line with the spirit of buildings surrounded and location, and in the line of cost effective
2014-ARAMCO MOSQUES
ARAMCO Mosques
Location: Dhahran – KSA
Client: Perkins Eastman
Plot Size: 20 different plots
Built-Up Area: Neighborhood Mosque 1,400 m2, Friday Mosques 3,500 m2, Grand Mosque 5,500 m2
Starting Date: April 2014
Completion Date: June 2015
Services Provided: Architectural Design
Project Description:
With our unrivaled experience in Islamic Architecture, DAR AL OMRAN were specifically chosen to assist Perkins Eastman in the development of twenty Mosques within a Mega ARAMCO development designed for ARAMCO employees.
The success of this project is doubled, where our mastery in Islamic architecture and expertise in BIM modeling accelerated the design process of the mosques.
The first success of this project is the ability to integrate three different types of mosques in a project that was in final design stages, inheriting the modern architecture style the project followed but also respecting Islamic architecture. This resulted in a contemporary intake on typical Mosques that complimented the rest of the development.
The second success lies in the coordination between the various disciplines in design. Using BIM software, DAR AL OMRAN was able to detect clashes between various systems ensuring smooth communication between our in-house Architecture team and the MEP team of Perkins Eastman
2015-ALFAW MOSQUE
ALFAW Mosques
Location: Riyadh - KSA
Client: Riyadh Development Authority
Plot Size: 2200 m2
Built-Up Area: 1045 m2
Construction Cost: 9,985,000 SAR
Starting Date: January, 2015
Completion Date: April, 2016
Services Provided: Architecture & Engineering Design, Supervision
Project Description:
A mosque for the residential neighborhood of ALFAW in the Diplomatic district of Riyadh, consists of a chapel that can accommodate 390 prayers with public services as ablutions and toilets for both sexes with an outside courtyard and the mosque attached to Imam and Moazen houses. Each one has two floors moreover, Moazen’s house had treated as a passive house in accordance with standards of Passive House Institute from Germany, and constructed under their supervision, to be the first model of its kind in Saudi Arabia for energy-saving homes.
2016-KATARA GATE MASJID
KATARA GATE MASJID
Location: Doha – Qatar
Client: Katara Project
Built-Up Area: 1,044 m2
Starting Date: June 2016
Completion Date: August 2016
Services Provided: Architectural Design
Project Description:
The Katara Gate Masjid Project is part of the Katara Phase IV development located in Doha, Qatar. The precinct of Katara Phase IV is based on the prominent Qiblah compass, pointing toward the city of Mecca and specifically to the Ka’baa.
Anchoring the entrance of the project, the Masjid represents the cultural component that draws an axis to the end of the water canal revealing the two Iconic towers.
A reflective pool further accentuates the Qibla axis and creates the traditional Islamic architecture hierarchy, transferring the worshiper from a public space to a semi-private place, and finally to a private place humbling the worshipper gradually for prayer
