THE CENTRE OF SHIEKH ZAYED MOSQUE COMPETITION
Client: Ministry of Presidential Affairs – UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Services Provided: Design Competition
Total Built-up Area: (OP1) 7,050 sq.m – (OP2) 6,092 sq.m
Construction Cost: (OP1) US $18,280,000 – (OP2) US $ 25,840,000
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2010
About
THE PROJECT
Considered a supporting facility for the grand mosque, the Center of Shiekh Zayed Mosque design provides the services, arranges the grand mosque tours and provides information about the mosque’s concepts and materials. Through the two design options, the final image of the Center would form a prestigious and solid interactive wall at the entrance of the project, with a modern building behind this wall that merges with the original existing landscape. The architectural Center would look as if it is originally part of such a majestic construction, consisting of a museum and lecture halls, along with shops and cafés, in addition to administrative facilities.