PROJECT INFORMATION
MAHER JAMEEL MASJID
The Daru salam mosque reimagines traditional elements with a focus on light, openness, and community integration.
Exterior:
- Minimalist design: Clean lines, geometric shapes, and a focus on functionality define the exterior.
- Light and transparency: Large windows and skylights bathe the interior in natural light, fostering a sense of connection with the environment.
- Minaret: A reinterpretation of the traditional minaret.
Interior:
- Prayer Hall: Spacious and naturally lit, with a focus on creating a tranquil space for prayer.
- Qibla wall: The focal point of the prayer hall, it is adorned with geometric patterns, calligraphy, and subtle lighting effects to indicate the direction of Mecca.
- Open floor plan: Encourages interaction and promotes a sense of unity within the mosque.
Sustainable features: Natural ventilation, energy-efficient lighting, and water conservation measures are incorporated throughout the building.
PROJECT CONCEPT
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We design with people in mind and use every expertise at our disposal.Our practice connects
communities and is committed to the stewardship of place, the environment.
- The talent at Afkar runs wide and deep. Across many markets, geographies.
- Our team members are some of the finest professionals in the industry.
- Organized to deliver the most specialized service possible and enriched.
Afkar associates is a full-service design firm providing architecture, master planning, urban design, interior architecture, space planning and programming. Our portfolio of completed work includes highly acclaimed and award-winning projects for clients around the country.
You don’t create unforgettable spaces all over the world with a single design tool. Our expertise in drawing people together is as broad as it is deep. It draws from a variety of disciplines, each one contributing to the bigger picture and sustainable growth. More than 3,000 projects fill our portfolio, but it’s the millions of people who experience them who matter most. We’ve grouped our work into five categories: places, venues, spaces, experiences and events.
