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A variety of factors can affect the shape of the building’s design. From free project land geometry to perspective, view, surrounding landscapes, climatic factors and efficient use of energy, all of these factors have been considered as the physical characteristics of the land. On the other hand, building a symbolic structure and yet simple construction while keeping the tendency to certain features, such as Qibla direction, spiritual space, and quietness at the same time, was in the mind of designers.

Another factor affecting the idea is the form of the building. In general, it can be said that the main idea of the design is two nested ovals with soft geometric forms. These forms, in addition to creating a spatial hierarchy, could also define a hierarchy of performance. Depending on usage, the form was designed with stretch in the direction of the Qibla that through the gap created at the beginning and end of volume and pulling line light into the space, this orientation is palpable to the audience. The usage of two symbolic slabs also provides a new approach to the minaret. Some are in two layers – inner and outer – and both layers are typically opened to the surrounding scenery. The outer layer is a porous brick shell that surrounds the internal setting, providing varying shades of sunshine in different hours and creating an ethereal atmosphere. Another role of the shell is sound and heat insulation, depending on the materials used.

With the passage of the outer layer, we reach the porch surrounding the inner layer of the main building, which is mainly made of glass. Above this layer lies a turquoise dome that inspires the rise in space. Crack of light in the direction of Qibla, extended in the direction of this layer and from the inside extends to under the dome. Finally, in this design, the architect has tried to use geometry, the five basic elements of architecture, and the principles of Iranian indestructible architecture – such as transparent and fluid spaces and the use of light to create a spiritual atmosphere the symbolic building reminder of peace and tranquility, created.

The porous form of the outer shell creates a space with light and shade in the inner jewel that, at the same time, provides the user with a view to the outside. There are wooden gates that open with the hinge axis and generate wider visibility to the outside for the audience. Materials used in the building were chosen to make the shell coordinate with the climate and the environment. The gap in the front and back view of the building that has continued into the space, guided by the light of day and night to the inside, without any clear singe denote the direction of Qibla and the porch surrounding the building between bricked shell and glass, facilitating the functional movement of around the building.

Other view includes a brick shell made from fireproof brick with a low heat transfer coefficient and a large part of the inner view consist of a double-shell glass. The porous in the outer aperture shell sometimes causes air flow in the inner space and the color of the shell is caused by the reflection of thermal radiation of the sun . The back porch outside the brick shell acts as a thermal insulator. One-layer brick shell acts as a thermal insulation and controls a significant amount of heat during warm seasons. The shells in front of the louver and the porch between the two shells, in the summer, cause the heat inside the building to become about 10 ° C cooler than the outer space which has a great impact on energy savings.

The Infrastructure of the building is a steel frame type, and to hold its side burden, a normal bending frame is considered in both directions.

Mechanical installation of this project for ventilation is spring special construction; however, the water cooler is used to provide the project with required cooling.

Mosque Data

Architect

Fotovvat Architecture Group

Type

Jumaa

Country

Iran

Owner/Founder

Year

2014

Area

350 sqm

Drawings

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