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Straits of Melaka Mosque


History


It was officially opened by Malaysia's King on 24th November 2006.

Urban and Architectural


The Malacca Strait Mosque's unique architectural image was achieved by the design incorporation of the large double equilateral archways that formed at the mosque's min entrance and provide openings to the observation deck via the rear and left sides of the praying hall. The same design was used on the qibla wall and incorporates the mihrab niche to mark the direction of Makkah.

The gigantic double equilateral archways have architectural sustainability features such as the protruding pointed extrados that double as sun-shading devices. Similar protruding pointed extrados arches adorn the walls of the mosque's four corner turrets and towering minaret. This dome had topped the square, and a 30 meters towering minaret also function like a lighthouse that can be seen from the Strait of Malacca. The use of the protruding pointed extrados arches together with the elongated window arrangement along the height of the wall is to give this structure its outstanding and unique design.

Other notable features are the incorporation of green-colored glass with intricate Islamic motives as archivolts to the upper and double equilateral archways layers, which further enhance and diffuse natural lighting. For the purpose of achieving optimum natural cross ventilation, the metal lattice of white Islamic patterns are integrated as the archivolts of the lower archways: outlining its central unit walls are fenestrations in the form of lancet window openings. It has become a common sight to see the patrons and guests of the mosque sitting on the floor along the mosque's corridor ways while taking a rest and waiting for the prayer time to arrive and, at the same time enjoying the coal breeze from the strait.

Description


The Straits of Melaka Mosque is a mosque located in Kampung Bandar Hilir Melaka . It is  located on the island of Melaka near the city of Melaka in the state of Melaka , Malaysia. It looks like a floating structure if the water level is high.

References


https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Selat_Melaka

https://www.malaysia-traveller.com/melaka-straits-mosque.html

Aziz, A. A., 2016. MASJID - Selected Mosques and Musollas in Malaysia, ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd.

Details

Location

Jalan Pulau Melaka 8, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

Worshippers

2000

Owners

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail

Architect Name

Ikhwan Osman

Year of Build

2006

Area

1747

Drawings

Map

History

It was officially opened by Malaysia's King on 24th November 2006.

Urban and Architectural

The Malacca Strait Mosque's unique architectural image was achieved by the design incorporation of the large double equilateral archways that formed at the mosque's min entrance and provide openings to the observation deck via the rear and left sides of the praying hall. The same design was used on the qibla wall and incorporates the mihrab niche to mark the direction of Makkah.

The gigantic double equilateral archways have architectural sustainability features such as the protruding pointed extrados that double as sun-shading devices. Similar protruding pointed extrados arches adorn the walls of the mosque's four corner turrets and towering minaret. This dome had topped the square, and a 30 meters towering minaret also function like a lighthouse that can be seen from the Strait of Malacca. The use of the protruding pointed extrados arches together with the elongated window arrangement along the height of the wall is to give this structure its outstanding and unique design.

Other notable features are the incorporation of green-colored glass with intricate Islamic motives as archivolts to the upper and double equilateral archways layers, which further enhance and diffuse natural lighting. For the purpose of achieving optimum natural cross ventilation, the metal lattice of white Islamic patterns are integrated as the archivolts of the lower archways: outlining its central unit walls are fenestrations in the form of lancet window openings. It has become a common sight to see the patrons and guests of the mosque sitting on the floor along the mosque's corridor ways while taking a rest and waiting for the prayer time to arrive and, at the same time enjoying the coal breeze from the strait.

Description

The Straits of Melaka Mosque is a mosque located in Kampung Bandar Hilir Melaka . It is  located on the island of Melaka near the city of Melaka in the state of Melaka , Malaysia. It looks like a floating structure if the water level is high.