Cadangan Masjid Baru yang Unik di KOSOVO

Lagi cadangan Masjid baru yang unik di Pristina KOSOVO.

the name of aptum architecture's proposed design for the pristina central mosque, MI'RAJ, refers to a one-night,
spiritual journey
made by the prophet muhammed wherein he sojourns to 'the farthest mosque' and eventually tours the heavens,
 engaging with god about
the centrality of prayer. the spiritual-spatial experience is further elaborated on in the hadith, the biographical holy
text of the prophet, but
moreover, emphasizes the unique relationship between place and sanctity in islam. the mosque proposal seeks to
capture the ubiquity of sacred
space in the religion and the importance of the physical journey in the search for spiritual fulfillment.  

the architecture of the masjid, literally a place of prostration, has a rich and varied history that finds its basic typology
 from the original spatial plan
of the prophet's home. while salaat, the islamic prayer process, democratizes any place as a possible site to connect
with god, the building seeks to become
a gathering place and multi-use complex for the community. in this iteration, visitors approach the proposed building
from either end of the site where a
south-flanking stair culminates in an open, circular plaza that enjoys far-reaching city views and a cooling fountain. an
impressive curve finds its zenith in
a dramatic overhang that pulls visitors into the main entryway and lobby. the architecture unravels itself at it separates
 into balconies while  still allowing
visitors a simultaneous journey as they collectively enter the prayer hall through network of archways.

Masjid Solar di Pristina KOSOVO yang unik

Ia direka oleh Paolo Venturella Architecture, arkitek Italy yang menjadi binaan masa depan di bandar Pristina, Kosovo dengan menggabungkan elemen Kubah Kiblat dengan binaan yang unik dengan menjana tenaga solar dan aliran udara semula jadi..

paolo venturella architecture: solar powered mosque in pristina

the monolithic building proposal by italian architect paolo venturella becomes a urban fulcrum for the city of prishtina in
kosovo.
 by merging the two main
elements of the mosque - the 'kiblah wall 'dome' - the plan indicates a direction for users to pray, creating a communal
space for people to unite. from a
geometric point of view, the mosque - which faces the mecca - can be seen as a sphere that extrudes out from the wall.

the prayer hall is divided into two separated rooms, accommodating a smaller area for praying from monday to thursday,
and a larger space for friday and festivals.
both sections are designed on multiple levels, bringing men and women together at different levels. educational, social,
administrative and commercial areas are
separated from the sacred space above. the shape of the envelope is conceived as a 'double-skin' - generating a circular
intervention around the prayer hall.
made with a series of louvers, the facade is covered with thin photovoltaic film that harvests energy for the mosque and
the other services.


taking advantage of the spherical shape, the curved form guarantees a surface perfectly oriented to the sun during all
the day so to optimize the radiation
of the sun.
these tilted shaders avoid the direct passage of sunlight creating indirect illumination and allow the view to
outside. the southern facing 'kibla
wall' works as a greenhouse element that captures heat and releases it to the interior when needed during colder periods.