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01 Ar chi tec tu r a l Co m pe t i t i on s

The Hidden Minaret Concept

The hidden minaret shape is displayed through a
sculpture of negative space, mimicking a traditional
minaret. It is made of fiber optic light mesh. The
design can be used to display multiple shapes of
a minaret with respect to the city’s history and
surroundings. The lower body of the minaret will
serve as a reading room with spiritual feelings.

Nur :
The word nur, or its derivatives, occurs forty-nine
times in the Quran. It is used in reference to God,
Muhammad, the Quran, the Book, the Torah, the
moon and the faithful men and women. Al-nur is
often used in combination with zulumat (darkness)
in terms that describe movement from darkness into
light, and from ignorance into faith. (Wikipedia)

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