DiA art TRAVeL: AL IRSYAD MOSQUE

Saturday, February 5, 2011

AL IRSYAD MOSQUE

ASYURA HATTA N NORIZAN TJANN
MASJID AL IRSYAD
BANDUNG
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AMELIA KUNIS , ASYURA ALYA HATTA & NORIZAN - OF TJANTEK.COM AND ATELIERDIA.COM
AL IRSYAD KOTA BARU PARAHYANGAN , PADALARANG BANDUNG

ASYURA HATTA N NORIZAN
MASJID AL IRSYAD
BANDUNG
ATELIER DIA TRAVEL

A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims—a place to kneel, stoop one’s head and pray solemnly. Oftentimes, it is also used to carry out various other religious activities.

The first thing that might catch one’s attention about this mosque in Kota Baru Parahyangan (KBP) is the absence of a dome, which is almost always a quintessential characteristic of mosques. However, the architects have informed that the dome is not a cultural/religious identity, hence not a necessity when it comes to designing an Islamic place of worship.

With a capacity to accommodate approximately 1,000 people, the mosque is also designed to ‘blend in’ with nature. The stacked stones allow for natural ventilation without the need for air-conditioning. Surrounded by water, the ambient temperature around the mosque will be lower during the hot season. Once inside, the people are able to look out and appreciate the external scenery.

The primary shape of the mosque takes the form of a square, which seems the most efficient since Muslims pray in straight rows facing a specific direction or the Qiblah.The structural columns are arranged in such way that the façade seems like it is not supported by any frame. This shape also alludes to Ka’bah, the most important structure in the Islamic world, to which all Muslims’ prayers are directed.

ASYURA HATTA N NORIZAN
MASJID AL IRSYAD
BANDUNG
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Architects: PT. Urbane Indonesia Location: Kota Baru Parahyangan, Padalarang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia Principal Architect: M. Ridwan Kamil Project Team: Fahry Adhitya Client: PT. Belaputera Intiland Site Area: 8,000 sqm Project Area: 970 sqm Project Year: 2010