Description

The Malacca strait mosque has a simple plan of a centralised square with a symmetrical composition of four smaller turrets at its corners. Surrounding the internal spaces is a long connecting perimeter deck that provides access for patrons to go around the mosque to enjoy the surrounding sea views. The Malacca strait mosque unique architectural image was achieved by the design incorporation of the large double equilateral archways that formed at the mosque’s main entrance and provide openings to the praying hall. The gigantic double equilateral archways have architecture sustainability features such as the protruding pointed extrados that double as sun-shading devices.