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The original design for this mud brick mosque  Started in 1962, the Friday mosque was designed as a rectangular hypostyle prayer hall with a projecting mihrab serving as the only auxiliary volume. Four corner towers were constructed and a central dome was added during later restorations. Each tower is a unique sculpture, with bands tapering walls that get progressively more ornate as they get closer to the top. Half-circle crenellations adorn the parapets, and rounded cones indicate the corners. Mud brick buildings need periodic upkeep, modifications, and repairs.

The village, however, made the decision in 1975 to renovate and expand the existing mosque by giving it a strong symbolic aspect. The construction of two galleries on its north and south sides and four towers with various shapes in each of the four corners are the most significant decisions. The mosque increased in size from 300 to 500 square meters. In addition, it was determined to enhance the spatial quality and attractiveness by replacing the wood beams in the central area with arches, half arches, and a dome.

 

Mosque Data

Architect

Type

Jumaa

Country

Niger

Owner/Founder

Falké Barmou

Year

1962

Area

567 m2

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Mosque Data

Architect

Type

Jumaa

Country

Niger

Owner/
Founder

Falké Barmou

Year

1962

Area

567 m2

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