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andyrahman architect ornaments mosque with lombok-style wickerwork
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andyrahman architect ornaments mosque with lombok-style wickerwork

By Zarkon Group,

Andyrahman Architect’s Al-Muttaqin Grand Mosque Cakranegara

 

The Al-Muttaqin Grand Mosque in Cakranegara, Mataram, Indonesia, originally founded in 1973, underwent renovations in 1992 and 2007. After the collapse of the old mosque in a 2019 earthquake, Andyrahman Architect designed a new mosque in 2020 with a responsive approach to nature, users, and space requirements. The design balances contemporary elements with local traditions, culture, and Islamic law, adapting to the times.

andyrahman architect ornaments mosque in indonesia with lombok-style wickerwork
all images courtesy of Andyrahman Architect

 

 

mosque fuses contemporary design with religion and tradition

 

The roof design combines the tajug roof of Bayan Beleq mosque with the Sasak rice barn roof, presenting a fusion of religion and tradition. The black, lightweight roof enhances safety during earthquakes. The mosque’s openings resemble a Sasak granary, symbolizing the balance between prayer and worship practices. Traditional ornamental details, such as Lombok-style wickerwork, use synthetic rattan, maintaining local character. The mosque, designed by Andyrahman Architect, integrates Sasak weaving motifs into wall ornaments, creating a recognizable local identity.

andyrahman architect ornaments mosque in indonesia with lombok-style wickerwork
Al-Muttaqin Grand Mosque in Cakranegara, Mataram, Indonesia, underwent renovation by Andyrahman Architect

 

 

mosque’s open and inclusive space serves as community hub

 

The spatial concept prioritizes ample space, positioning the mosque closer to the west side for optimal accommodation during peak times. This strategic placement ensures an efficiently utilized courtyard without overflow. Qibla direction guides design lines, aiding in determining the direction during large gatherings. The square main space accommodates 1750 worshipers, with additional spaces totaling over 2800. The mosque promotes natural ventilation and serves as a social hub, attracting the community with its open and inclusive design.

andyrahman architect ornaments mosque in indonesia with lombok-style wickerwork
the mosque’s design prioritizes a responsive approach to nature, users, and space requirements

andyrahman architect ornaments mosque in indonesia with lombok-style wickerwork
sasak granary-shaped openings symbolize the delicate equilibrium between prayer and worship practices

andyrahman architect ornaments mosque in indonesia with lombok-style wickerwork
traditional Lombok-style wickerwork incorporates synthetic rattan, preserving local character

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pure geometric form and absence of ornaments define casa pekín
CategoriesArchitecture

pure geometric form and absence of ornaments define casa pekín

By Zarkon Group,

Casa Pekin appears floating in Argentina

 

Design group TIM Architects, led by Felipe Aracama, constructs ‘Casa Pekin’ in Buenos Aires, a ‘floating’ residence made of concrete and glass. Following the studio’s characteristic design guidelines, the composition is defined by the purity of the facades, the absence of ornaments and moldings, the glazed expanses, and the well-formed spatial division of the interior according to the use of each zone. The rationalist imprint and attention to minimalism prevail in architecture while the classic modern movement holds a fundamental part of the design approach. 

purity of geometric form and absence of ornaments define casa pekín in buenos aires
all images by Luis Barandiarán

 

 

concrete surfaces enfold the residence

 

The residence arranges three main areas, with two bedrooms, the kitchen separated from the living-dining room, and the leitmotiv of the work, the social space. The common zone stands as the most significant space surrounded by glass openings and exposed concrete surfaces shielding the frame. ‘The rationalist traits of ‘Casa Pekin’s’ architecture derive from the modern movement accentuating the purity of the form, the geometry of its elements, and the use of materials such as concrete, wood, and glass’, shares Felipe Aracama of TIM Architects. Analyzing the front of the house two main plans are outlined, a blind one and a glazed one.

purity of geometric form and absence of ornaments define casa pekín in buenos aires
the project applies materials such as concrete, wood, and glass

 

 

internal arrangement separates common zones

 

Another important feature of the construction is the formation of the eaves. The proposed intention holds the structure floating above the ground while the slab on the ground floor seems to hover. The house seems lightweight, a sensation reinforced by details such as the absence of supports in the gallery. The eaves hang light casting an intricate shadow over the social space. The separation between the kitchen and the social space intends not to integrate two disparate functions, and to provide each of the spaces with the necessary comfort without interference.

purity of geometric form and absence of ornaments define casa pekín in buenos aires
the proposed intention holds the structure floating above the ground

purity of geometric form and absence of ornaments define casa pekín in buenos aires
the house seems lightweight through the absence of supports in the gallery

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