Architecture studio Altqadum has revealed the Bab Al Salam Mosque in Muscat, Oman, which is formed of five geometric volumes and has a cone-shaped minaret.
Recently opened in the Omani capital, the mosque was designed to have a contemporary appearance that would help it to become a local landmark.
The Bab Al Salam Mosque was designed by Altqadum
"The client's vision was to establish an iconic and sustainable structure, serving as an architectural educational monument, especially for students of architecture," Altqadum architect Marwan Al Balushi told Dezeen.
"Inspired by Omani heritage, the timeless design integrates geometric shapes strategically for acoustic and environmental benefits," he continued. "Our goal was for the design to be timeless, not tethered to a specific era but focusing on an experience that could be deemed contemporary." It is formed of five geometric volumes
Altqadum set out to create an experience for worshippers that begins with seeing the cone-shaped minaret, before entering the gardens that connect the geometric forms and finally moving into the worship spaces.
"The design of this mosque is characterized by a primary focus on the worshipper's experience, beginning with the distant view of the building ? the minaret ? and extending to the garden and the water feature that houses the mosque's structures," said Al Balushi.
"This gradual transition guides people away from the bustling city atmosphere towards...