The AlMusalla Prize was designed to encourage innovative architectural responses for a musalla-an adaptable space for prayer and reflection that welcomes both Muslim and non-Muslim visitors.
The jury praised the winning team's design for its nuanced integration of craftsmanship and spirituality, emphasizing sustainability and revitalizing Jeddah's vernacular architecture.
Their winning design, a modular structure inspired by regional weaving traditions, uses sustainable materials derived from local date palm waste, including palm fronds and fibers.
The structure, which evokes the image of a loom, represents a revitalization of Jeddah's vernacular architecture, particularly drawing inspiration from the historic AlBalad district.
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