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Crescent – The Iconic Mosque in Dubai

The whole structure is carefully designed, and you can observe this in each part of the building. At the largest point, there is a slight inclination towards Mecca. Which is created for internal circulation & orientations. It is beautifully complemented by a powerful Urban context: the iconic tower at the helm. Santiago Calatrava has designed it. To get more information please visit: https://bit.ly/3dIb5Bp

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Crescent – The Iconic Mosque in Dubai

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  1. Crescent – The Iconic Mosque in   Dubai by Design Plus Architects &   Rat[LAB] Studio!       The Iconic Mosque     Source: amazingarchitecture.com   Project name: Crescent – The Iconic Mosque, Dubai   Location: Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Architecture firm: Design Plus Architects & rat[LAB] Studio  

  2. Design year: 2018   Built area: 12,500 m²   Site area: 18,504 m²   Status: Concept Design   Typology: Religious Architecture, Mosque, International Competition   Recently, architects of Design Plus Architects & rat[LAB] Studio: Abhishek Bij                       and Sushant Verma have come together for the Dubai Creek Harbour’s Iconic                         Mosque design competition. Both architecture firms are located in India.                     Design Plus Architects firm and rat[LAB] – Research in Architecture and                       Technology are situated in Gurugram, and New Delhi, India, respectively.    They both have a strong background in computational design, and this                       competition will also enhance their approach to a religious and cultural                       architecture in an urban setting.   Source: amazingarchitecture.com  

  3. You will see the mindblowing blending of Mathematics, Religious Principles,                     and Technology to create this new interpretation of an Iconic Mosque in                         Dubai. It will reinvent elements of Islamic architecture in a modern way. This                           collaborative proposition by Design Plus Architects & rat[LAB] Studio will                     definitely win millions of hearts with its unique design concept. Let’s dig                         more into its architectural design.   Source: amazingarchitecture.com      

  4. What Does it Represent?   Source: amazingarchitecture.com   “The Crescent symbolizes many important aspects of life. It is a symbol of                           humility; It’s an acknowledgment of religion; A celebration of culture and                       also the re-discovery of ancient knowledge.”   The whole structure is carefully designed, and you can see this in every part of                               the building. At the largest point, there is a slight inclination towards Mecca,                           which is created for internal circulation & orientations. It is beautifully                       complemented by a powerful Urban context: the iconic tower at the helm.                         Santiago Calatrava has designed it.   

  5. The next impressive thing that you’ll see is actually borrowed from the                         religious belief system. For example, the Grand Roof indexes towards the                       infinite, and that is the heavens. Everything is created in such a way that it                               gracefully binds the past, present, and eternity.    The Main Architectural Concept   Source: amazingarchitecture.com   The entire construction of the structural system is based on the numerically                         dominant number 19. Which is a holy number in Islam. Here in this Mosque,                            

  6. There are 114 columns [19×6], which is equivalent to as many Surahs within the                             holy Quran.   There are also many Islamic architecture components like the Dome, Arch,                       and Columns that can be seen throughout the type of architecture . There                         are beautiful Jaali patterns that filter and diffuse light within the indoors, and                           because of this, a tranquil environment is created. All the basic principles of                           mathematics flawlessly bind the overall design, calculating patterns,                 proportions, and geometry altogether.    Elements of The Iconic Mosque   Source: amazingarchitecture.com   Now let’s check out the astonishing design elements of the Iconic Mosque.                         We’re pretty sure your mind will be blown away after reading this.    

  7. The Urban Axis    Source: amazingarchitecture.com   There is a major urban axis that originates from Dubai Creek Tower. It has                             strong visual strength, and it creates an incredible physical and visual                       articulation by aligning the Main Entrance into the Front Courtyard. It looks                         like it is puncturing the roof through a thin screen made of geometric Islamic                             patterns.   Also, there is a thoroughfare pedestrian path throughout the Mosque. It will                         help retain pedestrian circulation on the Urban Axis, and people will also be                           able to enjoy the breathtaking views within the Mosque towards Dubai Creek                         Tower.    

  8. Minaret    Source: amazingarchitecture.com   It is a pattern made by cross-beams creating triangular cells that rise up from                             the roof structure. Two of which are rising up in such a manner that they form                                 beautiful vertical circulation elements.   Do you know that one of these triangular profiles have been extended to                           form a minaret that shares the highest point in Crescent with the Zenith                           towards Mecca? It has a height of 57m., which is a factor of 19 (19X3=57),                               which is again related to number 19, and it is considered to be a magical                               number in the Quran.           

  9. Zenith   Source: amazingarchitecture.com   When you look at the Zenith, its roof indicates a kind of visual orientation for                               the thousands of worshipers. It appears that they’re looking towards Mecca as                         a heavenly direction towards infinity.    The roof has the highest point in the direction of Mecca, which is measured at                               57m (19X3=57). Again number 19 has a strong mathematical significance in                       The Holy Book of the Quran.         

  10. Water Body in the Iconic Mosque   Source: amazingarchitecture.com   There are Three water-bodies that are strategically placed in the Open                       Courtyard. They all are oriented in the column-grid that is aligned towards                         Mecca’s direction. There is a seating place that merges into the ground on the                             three sides, and it appears that it is a humble gesture of bowing down                             towards Mecca’s direction.   Each one of these water bodies has column-elements that form sets of                         semi-circular arches with their reflections in perspective. Besides this, they                     also help in controlling the micro-climate in the open courtyard.      

  11. Semi- Arch Seater    Source: amazingarchitecture.com   A typical column profile gracefully binds the Mosque that also has                       articulations at various scales. The semi-arch profile is deliberately chosen                     and has been used as a sectional profile of a seating element that encloses a                               water body within. The reason behind doing this is that this shape forms an                             open key element in the large open courtyard for worshippers to utilize.         

  12. Alluring Flooring    Source: amazingarchitecture.com   The whole Mosque has elegant and classical white marble flooring that also                         has gold inlays in between the marble. This forms a ground texture, and it                             continues over the entire Iconic Mosque, giving it a monotone spiritual                       quality.   Here the gold inlays represent the richness of the material. It has been                           articulated as an intricate geometric pattern that is a derivative of a typical                           Islamic pattern that is later controlled by a mathematical scaling down                       towards the column-elements.        

  13. Spacious Courtyard   Source: architectandinteriorsindia.com   The main entry of Crescent – The Iconic Mosque is through a gorgeous 5-arch                             gateway. It actually acts as a visual funnel oriented along the Urban Axis. Here,                             it creates a zone where outside elegantly blends with inside.    From here, visitors will be able to visually re-oriented towards Mecca by                         finding the arch-way formed by columns placed in an alternative grid. Isn’t it                           great? The whole courtyard is embraced with a gold-inlay geometric pattern,                       which also covers the seating elements that enclose the three water bodies.          

  14. Semi Arch Columns   Source: amazingarchitecture.com   Now let’s talk about another great architectural element of the Mosque. There                         are exactly 114 Semi-Arch columns placed in a planned way that, too, in an                             alternate grid that is aligned towards Mecca. Why only 114? As we already                           told you that here everything represents something meaningful. There are                     actually 114 Suras in the Quran (19 X 6 = 114), which are here articulated as 114                                   column elements.    They all are aligned in such a way that they form arch-ways in an infinity                               perspective. These semi-arch columns consist of a Semi-Circular Arch and an                      

  15. inverted Parabolic Arch, which form a stunning variation of Round and                       Pointed Arches.   Besides this, A grid of 19 X 6 is specifically designed to form structural and                               visual components arrayed throughout the Mosque. They’re parametrically                 differentiated a little in scale and proportions to finally shape the grand roof                           towards Zenith, which is located at 57m in height towards Mecca. What a                           genius idea, right?     The Grand Roof   Source: architectandinteriorsindia.com  

  16. The most significant and iconic thing in the entire Iconic Mosque is the roof.                             It is designed in such a way that it looks like the opening lid of a box. It goes                                       around 120 m on each side, and it has been geometrically developed as a                             peeled off surface from the bounding box of build space of the Mosque.    The opening of the roof (entrance) has three vertices that have been lifted up                             to 10m height, and the fourth vertex, which is the highest point in Crescent,                             has been lifted up to a height of 57 m. The unusual structural pattern formed                               on the Zenith is a true reflection of segmented Qubba (Dome). It also                           intersects with a large circular Boolean originating from the Plaza of Dubai                         Creek Tower.    This Qubba is further divided into triangular facets that are directly projected                         onto the stretched roof surface. The comfortable paths are made from the                         structural cross-beams. You’ll be amazed after knowing the small details and                       architectural elements that have been used to create this remarkable                     structure. The roof has been logarithmically raised so that there will be a                           walk-able gentle slope on 50% part of the roof surface, and the rest 50% has                               been steeply increased to give a drastic effect of a Crescent.          

  17. Gorgeous Peripheral Jaali Designs    Source: amazingarchitecture.com   You can see that a sizable peripheral screen is covering the entire The Iconic                             Mosque on all four sides with an intricate Islamic pattern jaali . This type of                             pattern is specially used to control visual connections and light filtering.    Do you know that this pattern is mathematically constructed? Yes, it is                         made in a unique way that it only allows visibility and porosity with 30% open                               and 70% closed.     Nadir    The lowermost part of the site is situated directly below the Zenith. When                           seen from the west direction – Creek, it acts as a focal point of Crescent. This                                 is at Ground Zero, where the jaali of South and West boundary walls meet.   

  18. Minbar    The Minbar of The Qibla Wall is situated in the central colonnade axis and it is                                 constructed to provide maximized visibility for worshipers. It is basically set as                         a platform for the preacher of the Mosque for proceedings.     Mihrab    Source: amazingarchitecture.com   The Mihrab of Crescent is constructed by joining two semi-arch columns to                         form a set of pointed arches. A niche is also created within Mihrab covered                             with a rich Gold finish to symbolize prosperity. The Mihrab is designed as an                            

  19. element of grandeur in the interior design , and it also is a symbol of a                               heavenly abode.    The Mecca Axis    Source: architectandinteriorsindia.com   Mecca Axis is the most important and strongest axis for a mosque. It is always                               observed in the prayer hall interior space as everything is aligned towards it.   

  20. Source: amazingarchitecture.com   The Bottom Line    From arches to the grand roof, here, everything is constructed in a calculated                           manner. You can see how beautifully the architects have blended modern                       design with a religious belief system. This is undoubtedly one of the best                           structures in the entire world.    I hope you like this blog. For more stunning structures around the globe or                             any kind of architectural guidance, keep coming to Architecturesstyle .   

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