The link connecting the spiritual and the individual is one that is deeply personal, drawn from personal experiences, and often, from the world around us. For many, this link is the profound recognition of the wonder and human impossibility of all creation. Over time, certain aspects like repetition and natural ratios have been consistently associated with nature, with the idea of perfection being attributed to these aspects for their natural occurrence and rhythm. In the light of these notions arrives the concept for this project: “Creation as Sacred.” Exploring this concept leads us to recurring patterns in nature, such as the mathematical ratio of the whorl shell and the vascular systems found in various life forms e.g., butterfly wings, leaves, humans. By incorporating these patterns, along with the association of the dome with the heavens, the design takes its shape. Drawing inspiration from the Islamic architectural focus on geometry, the plan follows radial organizational principles incorporating the natural ratios found in whorl shells. This theme is also followed by the elevation’s dimensioning with each portion being a multiple of 7, several profound significances in Islamic mythology.

The mosque’s main section features two partial domes formed by multiple petal shaped elements made of R.C.C. The gaps are filled with fiberglass and clear double glazed glass panels, with mostly opaque fiberglass being chosen for areas requiring more privacy or less light, and clear glass being used otherwise. The R.C.C. thickness starts at 2' from the base, gradually thinning to 6" at the top. Inside, different levels demarcate the spaces encouraging directional movement, and crush spaces at entry points facilitate the movement of larger numbers of worshippers. Elements like the mimbar and library shelves remain seamlessly incorporated. Projections extend from the back of the larger dome to create these features, invoking imagery of a spine and ribcage structure, mirroring a central vertical line of symmetry.

The minar, an extension of the main form, adopts the same petal motifs as seen in the domes, which extend from the main form to wrap around the minar. At the top of the minar lies a series of arcs along the vertical axis, form a symbolic point mimicking the shapes formed by the gaps in the R.C.C pattern. Arches, akin to Gothic flying buttresses, bridge the gap between the minaret and the main domes, mirroring the vascular pattern seen of the petals. Functionally, the minar is not used to deliver the Azaan, rather speakers are used. However, the interior of the minar is used for vertical circulation, leading up to the first floor with women’s quarters and the main library. This mosque draws inspiration from and embodies the sense of awe inspired by the creation and symbolizes Islamic messages. As such, a verse from Surah-Al-Rehman is inscribed above the main entrances to both floors: “Then which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?”