AlJabri Mosque

The building complex of Al Jabry Mosque in Hail is thought to be: a service structure with religious and educational functions and a landmark for the community. For this reason the project develops around a central square, enclosed and cozy, acting as a meeting point. Access to the square is enabled through colonnades, covered passages or small aired and shady courtyards, protected locations in which meeting and relaxing is pleasant. All around the plaza there are commercial activities, coffee bars, little restaurants; on the upper level offices, libraries, classrooms and sports facilities for youngsters. The entire building complex is naturally dominated by the Main Mosque. The project is based on the Saudi cultural identity values of Najd architecture; it gathers the principle of a people-oriented city and proposes it back again using a contemporary language respectful and attentive in the use of shapes and materials. The big square is divided in two separate areas: the main area closes with the Mosque’s façade where there is the main entrance; the second area, located on the side more secluded, is for families. The Mosque stands out tall and becomes the local landmark of great visibility with a very high symbolic value. From the outside it looks very simple