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
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.