1.0 introduction
1.1 our team
1.2 site location and regeneration framework
1.3 project scope
1.4 project timeline
2.0 context
2.1 surrounding area
2.2 site constraints
2.3 street scape
2.5 existing building analysis
3.0 concept
3.1 initial three option concepts
3.2 design meeting one
3.3 design meeting two
4.0 proposal
4.1 full site new construction
4.2 existing footprint new construction
4.3 capacity and area schedule compared
4.4 costing estimate
We are team comprised of first year Masters of Architecture students from the University of the West of England (UWE). This work was conducted as a part of the Live Project Studio module. We possess a varied degree and breadth of experience working in architecture and architecture adjacent fields
Location: Al Baseera Mosque is situated within Bristol City Council’s Frome Gateway regeneration area.
Regeneration Vision: Frome Gateway aims to transform St. Jude’s with new homes, jobs, and public spaces to benefit the community.
Development Opportunity: Urban changes in the area offer Al Baseera Mosque a chance to enhance and expand its property.
Surrounding Upgrades: Nearby developments include green corridors, tree planting, and landscape improvements to Wade St.
Community Importance: Bristol City Council values the mosque as a key cultural landmark in the regeneration framework.
Capacity Challenges: Al Baseera Mosque has outgrown its current premises.
Council Collaboration: Bristol City Council is working with the mosque on expansion or relocation options.
Planning Application: A proposal for a two-storey extension was submitted in February 2023 (Ref: 23/00843/F).
The design may not fully address capacity needs.
Awaiting recommendation or decision.
Project Goal: Conduct a feasibility study to explore redevelopment options, providing alternatives to the current application.
Facilitator meeting
Group design meetings:
Bubble diagrams and basic layout
Beginning of the design stage
11/11/2024
Group design meetings: Conceptual design development
12/11/2024
13/11/2024
15/11/2024
Group design meetings: Room layout and circulation study
Group design meetings: Conceptual design development
19/11/2024
21/11/2024
Facilitator meeting 23/11/2024
MOSQUE ENGAGEMENT 1:
Presentation of initial concepts
Facilitator meeting
Group design meetings: Refinement of designs and preparation for second session
MOSQUE ENGAGEMENT 2:
Presentation of refined design response(s)
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN REFINEMENT
DESIGN CONSOLIDATION
25/11/2024
28/11/2024
Final design stage: Consolidation of deliverables and final visual outputs
Ideas share exhibition
09/12/2024
11/12/2024 Handover presentation
02/12/2024
30/11/2024
02/12/2024 - 09/12/2024
Noise Pollution: Nearby roads and industrial zones disrupt the peaceful environment for prayer.
Air Pollution: High-risk zone under Bristol’s AQMA with noise levels of 55–59.9 dB(A) impacts health and comfort.
Ground Contamination: Potential industrial soil pollution complicates landscaping and outdoor usage.
Traffic Congestion: Busy intersections increase congestion and safety risks at peak times.
Flood Risk: Location in Flood Zone 2 requires mitigation to ensure structural safety and accessibility.
Strategic Need: Addressing these constraints is crucial for improved accessibility, safety, and sustainability.
Eugene Street: More intimate urban grain with vibrant streets and diverse uses.
Little George Street: Activity hub with dynamic frontages.
Little Ann Street: Reflects original Georgian street patterns, prioritizing pedestrians and smaller active uses.
Context Integration: Design perimeter to respond to nearby features such as the river corridor, Wade Street, and Pennywell Rd.
Al Baseera Mosque:
Located within the residential frontage of Wade Street.
Redevelopment is essential to preserve cultural and community spaces.
Promotes shared experiences, fostering community cohesion and social integration—key for successful regeneration.
M32 to wade
connection
free fighters/ foodbank
1 - Exterior does not resemble a typical mosque -opportunity for cultural expression
2 - semi-permanent shelter used to cope with overflow
3 - Wudu areas too small for capacity.
-two storey extension, extending building line on little george street
-least intervention with the existing structure
-upgrade to existing spaces and supplemented by additional areas
-addition of core islamic architectural features
-extending vertically to maximise number of prayer halls
-minarets and domes strengthen cultural significance
-completely new structure
-full use of site area
-freedom to organise spaces efficiently
key takeaways:
too similar to submitted applications proposal key takeaways: existing building unable to handle weight of extension key takeaways: achieves desired capacityfine tune spaces
new construction option using existing building line to mitigate for planning consent of new building line
continuation of option 3 from previous meeting
exterior appearance development
key takeaways:
refine circulation
less wudu
maximise prayer space key takeaways: remove wudu on prayer hall levels, ground floor only make facade more like AI image from brief
3d view
little george st elevation
side elevation
short section
long section
little george st elevation
little george st
little george st
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