ART + ARCHITECTURE + CULTURE
TUTORIAL 03
1) We are required to narrow down to 20 photos.
2) Show ideas on how to put together the postcards for final preparation.
The mosque is heavily influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey, with a combination of traditional Malay and Middle East design elements. The whole surface of the domes, from the smallest to the largest, it is decorated with arabesque floral design.
A view from the inside of the Grand Hall towards the large doors and the Main Arch. The women's prayer area is located above.
Details of in-lay work that uses Islamic geometric designs seen arranged with white marble and semi-precious stones.
Wooden panels are crafted and prepared in Kelantan, while the handle is a pewter originate from Malaysia.
Beside, it is a Mimbar - a short flight of steps used as a platform by a preacher in a mosque only on Friday. The prophet said “the best day in which the sun is raised is the Friday” this is the reason that every Muslim should attained the Friday congregation everywhere in the whole world.
The arabesque design on the wall of the Mihrab is based on a motif using 6 local flowers that is interwoven without beginning or ending to reflect that attribute of the creator.
Georgia is a bold and elegant font that is highly readable, even on smaller screens. So it’s ideal for mobile.
The word Allah done in calligraphy is found on the top of the four main pillars in the Grand prayer Hall.
A special chandelier that brightens the main dome of the Grand Prayer Hall using solar power.
The main entrance of the Grand Prayer Hall. Wall contained decorative elements of stained glass, glass and wood crafting.
Open spaces in the mosque are used for special occasions.
These books are known as "The Books of Blessings" are used among the prayers. It also contains translations from other countries for better understandings to those who are the new muslims.
The ‘wudu’ taps is a room used for ritual purification before entering the Prayer Hall for prayer. Wudu is the act of washing the face, arms and legs in preparation for prayers. Rooms for females are seperated as they cannot expose their body to others.
Chinese version of the Al-Quran. Muslims are commanded to perform prayers five times a day.
Muslims are seen performing for their prayers at the Grand Prayer Hall. The position is called “ruku’'- crouch on the ground, placing the head, knees and hands on the floor in the ‘sajdah’ position.
School from Primary1-6, which can accommodate around 687 students. The school is based on open-air concept to allow natural air circulation, an energy saving technique. Instead of solid walls, the classrooms are open to a corridor by geometric design wall.
The muqarnaz which decorates the four-sided segment of the minaret. The minarets would be able to enhance mosque role as the focal point attracting more attention and crowd not merely by sound of azan but also by visibility of the mosque element.
Glass Crafting with floral design.
The arcs are inspired from Arab architecture. Made out of marbles which turns out to be smooth and looks elegant.
The concept of "The Mosque in the garden" are applied. Water and plants represent growth and unity in various contexts of life. Based on the importance of water in Muslim rituals, water also functions as a Purifier and healer.
Postcard Inspiration
These are the main ideas i had in mind to complete this packaging which will include 10 postcards and timeline.
Additional information will be added after furthur researches.
- A plain box to include 10 postcards (with packaging) & a timeline regarding the theme i chose.
- Postcard packaging (envelope), postcards with vintage style effect and descriptions.
- Graphical timeline with connection between historical, architecture & social aspects.
- I decided to apply vintage style into the postcards as the mosque is influences by 5 countries with varieties of historical design elements.
- 5 countries design elements will be included in each of the postcards to enhance the mosque which was heavily influenced by the cultures from other countries.