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Bait Ur Raouf Mosque- Bangladesh
Date Added
08/07/2019
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Subject Area
Architecture
Description
Bait Ur Raouf Mosque is a perfect square that sits on a high plinth, which prevents floodwater from entering the structure, allows people to sit and talk, and creates a separation between the sacred site and the busy street.
An adherence to the essential – both in the definition of the space and the means of construction – was crucial in formulating the design of Bait ur Rouf Mosque. With land donated by her grandmother and modest funds raised by the local community, the architect has created an elemental place for meditation and prayer.
References: Aga Khan Award For Architecture.