Alacaatlı Uluyol Camii Mosque
Urban and Architectural
Description
The building has a form and space organization that
is not different from the traditional mosque architecture. The Kabe, which
forms the center of the Islamic world and which serves Muslims around, is
inspired by a geometric cubic form in every direction. The minaret emerged as
an interpretation of the Arabic "elif" letter and the combination of
pure geometry; rectangle and triangle. There are various minaret
interpretations in the modern period, but a minaret in this form has been tried
for the first time.
The geometric decoration on the concrete walls are
also used on the ceilings and dome. Alacaatlı Uluyol Mosque is an architectural
experiment where the elements of simplicity, calmness and balance are reflected
by keeping the religion, social life and architectural approach in the
foreground.
The courtyard is the gateway to the gathering areas
bringing people together and a place of worship. 3 courtyards were designed.
First, it’s the top north of the site. Here, the main worship place and the
entrance to the ruined floor are provided. There are fountains and seating
areas. The semi-open courtyard, which was designed as the last community place,
could also be used as a place of worship on busy days. The second is the lower
court where the minaret, the decorative pool and the ablutions are located.
Direct entrance to the lower floor is provided here.
The third is the courtyard where the Quran course is opened. Natural lighting has been used as the most important data in the formation of facade and interior lighting. The sunlight controller panels, which consist of geometric motifs, are designed so that the sunlight does not disturb the worshipers.
Details
Location
06810 Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey
Architect Name
Esra Aydoğan Moza
Year of Build
2016
Area
3355 sqm
Drawings
Map
Urban and Architectural
Description
The building has a form and space organization that
is not different from the traditional mosque architecture. The Kabe, which
forms the center of the Islamic world and which serves Muslims around, is
inspired by a geometric cubic form in every direction. The minaret emerged as
an interpretation of the Arabic "elif" letter and the combination of
pure geometry; rectangle and triangle. There are various minaret
interpretations in the modern period, but a minaret in this form has been tried
for the first time.
The geometric decoration on the concrete walls are
also used on the ceilings and dome. Alacaatlı Uluyol Mosque is an architectural
experiment where the elements of simplicity, calmness and balance are reflected
by keeping the religion, social life and architectural approach in the
foreground.
The courtyard is the gateway to the gathering areas
bringing people together and a place of worship. 3 courtyards were designed.
First, it’s the top north of the site. Here, the main worship place and the
entrance to the ruined floor are provided. There are fountains and seating
areas. The semi-open courtyard, which was designed as the last community place,
could also be used as a place of worship on busy days. The second is the lower
court where the minaret, the decorative pool and the ablutions are located.
Direct entrance to the lower floor is provided here.
The third is the courtyard where the Quran course is opened. Natural lighting has been used as the most important data in the formation of facade and interior lighting. The sunlight controller panels, which consist of geometric motifs, are designed so that the sunlight does not disturb the worshipers.