“We made from water every living thing” (Quran 21:30) The design of the mosque revolves around 3 Main Keywords – Continuation, Inclusivity and Serenity, relating to the principles and teachings of Islam, while incorporating architectural elements to translate these principles into tangible elements.

CONTINUATION - Islamic teachings have been passed down from generation to generation and will continue to do so. A prayer space represents this continuation and that should reflect in the design of these spaces. To attract users, the overall space will be modern, while still keeping the touch with the religion’s centuries old traditions. This concept expresses the history and passage of time within Islam’s teachings. INCLUSIVITY - The design will include people from different backgrounds. A mosque space should be free from all discrimination and should be a place of community for people from all backgrounds. SERENITY - Through the use of cool colors, natural and transparent materials, the space will evoke an openness and purity. Users will engage in a calming atmosphere that allows them to connect to nature and religion. Thus, An inclusive, welcoming space that is functional and has a continuous flow, allowing for serenity of Mind, Body and Space. The Arabic word for water is Ma’an which I used for the external form of the mosque & depicted it by joining the minaret & dome of the structure in a curvilinear form. This curvilinear structure is achieved using SCIP Panels.

Water is incorporated in the design for its spiritual and religious significance, in a number of ways. AESTHETICS - The water fountain at the entrance welcomes prayers into the mosque. FUNCTIONALITY - The same water as the fountain used for the ablution practice before the prayer. SPIRITUALITY - Water is also present within the prayer hall itself, to evoke a feeling of spirituality within the users. The wall opposite to the main entrance door has a waterfall fountain along with Islamic motif fenestrations, creating a beautiful visual element and allowing for an interplay of light and water. This water also becomes part of the experience through the sense of sound, the soothing sound of water as you pray becomes a means to evoke spirituality within the user and a connection with Allah (SWT). Furthermore, the Mihrab wall has light coming from the roof top decorated with 99 names of Allah in 40 different languages which shines with the direct sunlight.