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Name: Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center
Location: Dachang Hui, Hebei, China
Architect: Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT
Principle Architect: He Jingtang Types Of Arches Used
Year of completion: 2015
The Pointed Arches that characterized Islamic architecture were used in the interior design of the building. This
arch consists of two straight lines inclined at a certain angle in which they meet upward to form this arch. The legs 1.Main Entrance
2.Building Main Body
of the arch are straight vertical lines. This arch was taken from the ancients, such as the Fatimid style, represented 3.North Plaza

Site Analysis in the arches of the courtyard of the mosque. Al-Azhar developed it to give straight, clear and simplified lines.
4.West Plaza
5.East Plaza

Location: Dachang Hui, Hebei, China

Climate: Its winters are cold and dry, while its summers are hot and humid.
The January mean temperatures range from 25 °F (−4 °C) in the south to 14
°F (−10 °C) north of the Great Wall.
The average July temperature is about 77 °F (25 °C) in the North China Plain
and 73 to 77 °F (23 to 25 °C) in the northern and western highlands.
The annual precipitation (rain and snow) is more than 20 inches (500 mm) in
most parts of the province.
The summer months of June, July, and August constitute the rainy season.
The Makhmos arch was used in the entrance to Da Chang. It is a two-centered arch - the space between the arches
of the arch is divided into five equal sections.
The middle section is the central part of the arch, and therefore it is called the makhmos.
30 Temperature in C It is commonly used in Andalusia and Morocco.
The advantage of this arch is that it gives a beautiful proportion.

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Circular arches were used as the facade of this building. The building was surrounded by surrounding arcades. Its
0 center rises above the legs of the arch, and it consists of a circular sector larger than half the circle. It is called the
rebound arch. It is widely used in Andalusia and is used in public buildings, especially main entrances, in villas of a
traditional nature, in exhibition buildings, and in tourism offices.

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Axonometric View

Design Aim and Inspirations:

In the design of the project, Academician He Jingtang has also carried out his concept of “2 Views” and “3 Characters”,
The goal was to create an architectural landmark for the city that reflects the culture of its residents and to be a multi-use and
modern place at the same time
When developing the design plan, both the religion and culture of the residents were taken into account and presented in a Dome
contemporary building
The dominant religious identity was Islam, which made the designer draw inspiration from many elements of this building from The middle location of the dome above a stage to amplify sound. It may have been inspired by the idea of the
Islamic architecture. mihrab in mosques to amplify sound. They are both located in a wide area and their concave shape provides the
Also, when the designer inspired his design from Islamic elements, he did not take them as they were, but rather stripped them advantage of amplifying sound.
and presented them in a contemporary way. Openings were used in the dome of the building, and we can remember the Islamic moonshine. The designer may
Activities available in the building: have inspired the idea from them
Theater - artistic and cultural exhibitions, children's pavilions - conference halls The moonshine is considered one of the prominent elements in Arab and Islamic buildings, which was used to
create a relationship that combines aesthetic and utilitarian value. Its function is to prevent insects that infiltrate
from outside the building into it. Thus, it achieves a security principle related to human life. It also guides the
Intent amount of light entering the building. The place and prevents dust, and it reduces the loads on the columns
The exterior appearance of the building takes the impression of a mosque, but when analyzed from the inside it becomes clear carrying the arches.
that it contains a large number of activities. This is a departure from the idea that has stuck to everyone’s minds, which is that There is a circular opening located in the centre of domes
places of worship are only open during prayer times and that they are not suitable for any other activities far from worship.
The designer draw inspiration from many elements of this building from Islamic architecture.
Also, when the designer inspired his design from Islamic elements, he did not take them as they were, but rather stripped them
and presented them in a contemporary way.

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Aesthetic
Facade Design:
Based on traditional mosque, the building subtly interprets the spatial structure of mosque with new materials and technologies.
Section
The surrounding arches shrink into elegant curves from the bottom up, while the cambering petal-shaped arches of the reflection
in the water look even more vivid and graceful.
The dome sees the translation and abstraction of Islamic symbols rather than simple mimicking.
We constitute the dome with petaloid shells and creatively transform the interior.
Space into a semi-exterior roof garden flooded with sunshine, fresh air and vegetation.

Construction techniques
Jali Walls
It is an opening covered with islamic decorations, which brings in light but blocks the view of outsiders
The openings in the walls were inspired by the niches used for lamps in the islamic structures

The jali pattern made in the facade works as an insulation layer,

allowing the sunlight to enter from a certain angle which keeps the
structure cool.
The water body/pool in front of the structure absorb the heat and let
go the cool air inside. 22AR13 Abdullah Mulla Muzzammil 22AR14