Floating Mosque
History
The sustainable mosque was designed
by Waterstudio, a Dutch architecture firm specializing in water-based projects,
and was being prepared for its client Dutch Docklands International, a
Dubai-based company that is also specialized in on-sea developments.
But even though the initial plan
was shelved the floating mosque dream is not yet over, with the blueprints
still available to be used. “It is still on the drawing board. We are waiting
for a new client to bring this project to life,” said Koen Olthuis, principal
architect at Waterstudio, speaking to EDGAR.
“It was first designed
for Palm Jebel Ali but when that project was put on hold by Nakheel we had to
search for a new location and client. There has been a lot of interest in this
project by the media and developers, but not a definitive signature yet.”.
Olthuis gave a breath of oxygen to the project, suggesting it hasn’t been dismissed
and that he is waiting for “the perfect user for this sustainable and
water-cooled floating mosque”.
Urban and Architectural
For the UAE, Waterstudio designed a floating Mosque. A modern and daring design for a traditional function.The interior is characterized by giant funnel-shaped transparent columns that do not only support the roof, but also allow filtered light to illuminate the inner space.
Description
Details
Location
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Owners
Dutch Docklands International
Architect Name
Year of Build
2015
Drawings
Map
History
The sustainable mosque was designed
by Waterstudio, a Dutch architecture firm specializing in water-based projects,
and was being prepared for its client Dutch Docklands International, a
Dubai-based company that is also specialized in on-sea developments.
But even though the initial plan
was shelved the floating mosque dream is not yet over, with the blueprints
still available to be used. “It is still on the drawing board. We are waiting
for a new client to bring this project to life,” said Koen Olthuis, principal
architect at Waterstudio, speaking to EDGAR.
“It was first designed
for Palm Jebel Ali but when that project was put on hold by Nakheel we had to
search for a new location and client. There has been a lot of interest in this
project by the media and developers, but not a definitive signature yet.”.
Olthuis gave a breath of oxygen to the project, suggesting it hasn’t been dismissed
and that he is waiting for “the perfect user for this sustainable and
water-cooled floating mosque”.
Urban and Architectural
For the UAE, Waterstudio designed a floating Mosque. A modern and daring design for a traditional function.The interior is characterized by giant funnel-shaped transparent columns that do not only support the roof, but also allow filtered light to illuminate the inner space.
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