Al-Sheikh Qasim Bin Muhammad Al-Thany Mosque is the largest Mosque in Hulhumale’ with a plot area of 14,983 sqft. Hulhumalé is located 8 km off the North East coast of Malé, the capital city of Maldives and 6.5 km from Velana International Airport, Hulhulé. It is the first planned city in the country, and was created by reclaiming a lagoon to cope with the increasingly congested urban condition in the capital Male’ an island, a mere 198 ha. It was a visionary and ambitious project which began in 1996. Traditional mosques were small and intimate, and were places of learning and social interaction. While the culture of grander and larger mosques is becoming the norm, the intimacy of the small traditional mosques was an aspect sought to re-create to foster a sense of place and ownership.

The design avoided potential awkward corners of a more traditional rectangular form and enhanced the sense of centrality of the mosque to the community, both physically and spiritually. The concept of a smooth radial volume, seemed the logical response. The architectural design is quite different from the design of most other mosques in Maldives. It is circular in shape with convex walls, sort of like a semi-globe

Light filtered through the curved façade and lattices create warm and sanctity. Concrete elements create subtle contrasts and nuances to the geometry while the steel elements bring high drama