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ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
from Turath
by Rahnoma S.
And Features
The design of the Masjid Lama Setapak is very distinct compared to the other masjids because it has a mixture of architecture styles. Masjid lama Setapak is known for its architectural style, which is Eclectic Malay Vernacular. It has significant influence from Nusantara and British Colonization.
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Its Javanese pyramidical roof structure stands out at Jalan Pahang and is discernable from far. The style of the masjid has some influence from Mughal-style architecture that was brought by the British during their colonization era, which can be seen from its form and material used. The masjid has undergone a few relocation and renovation processes.
At first, the masjid displayed simple spatial planning of the prayer hall, which was meant to accommodate up to 50 people at a time. The first renovation took place in 1933. This was when the masjid had undergone a huge renovation process because it totally changed the form and materials but still kept the same layout and roof structure. Due to the increase of the Muslim population in Setapak, a second renovation was held for the masjid in 1969 to increase the capacity of jemaah. Even though Masjid Lama Setapak, had been renovated and extended, the roof structure remains in the original state from 1881.
