Pakistan Navy-Karachi Mosque
Urban and Architectural
As has been observed in many mosques, the prayer hall becomes so heated up during the day, that except for Zohr prayer, all the remaining prayers are offered in Verandah and Sehan. The main focus of design was to make the prayer hall escape from harsh sun, and be naturally ventilated enough to offset the humid environment of Karachi.
A box within a box was thus thought of, that would keep the inner structure [the Prayer Hall] protected from harshness of Sun. The form was developed into the outer box elevated and cantilevered on all sides that allows unobstructed natural light and ventilation while keeping it safe from direct sun beams
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https://banjaiga.com/mega-database/Projects/View/Modern-Mosque-By-SCHEMATICS-Pakistan-Navy-Karachi/MTEzMw==
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Location
Karachi, Pakistan
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Year of Build
2015
Area
1500 square yards
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Urban and Architectural
As has been observed in many mosques, the prayer hall becomes so heated up during the day, that except for Zohr prayer, all the remaining prayers are offered in Verandah and Sehan. The main focus of design was to make the prayer hall escape from harsh sun, and be naturally ventilated enough to offset the humid environment of Karachi.
A box within a box was thus thought of, that would keep the inner structure [the Prayer Hall] protected from harshness of Sun. The form was developed into the outer box elevated and cantilevered on all sides that allows unobstructed natural light and ventilation while keeping it safe from direct sun beams
Description