99 Domes: Imam Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab Mosque

Description

With a photographic survey of the Imam Mohammed bin Abdul Wahab Mosque in Doha, Qatar, this volume retraces the story of the building and the architectural elements of the religious complex, projected in full respect of the traditional Qatari architecture. Although this extravagant mosque has a very modern feel with crisp lines and large open outdoor spaces, it preserves some of the traditional features of the Gulf region's architectural past. Its sandstone facades, its modest height and the ninety smaller domes mimic the building constraints and regulation at the time of Qatar's early years. Through over 100 photographs and 50 sketches, this book offers a complete architectural investigation of a religious structure of great importance, its story and innovations.

-Big enough to accommodate as many as 30,000 worshippers at a time, the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque is the largest in Qatar. Go behind the scenes of this religious sanctuary with 99 Domes, which chronicles the mosque's extensive renovation through stunning photography.- -BOSTON MAGAZINE "Big enough to accommodate as many as 30,000 worshippers at a time, the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque is the largest in Qatar. Go behind the scenes of this religious sanctuary with 99 Domes, which chronicles the mosque's extensive renovation through stunning photography." -BOSTON MAGAZINE