Surau As-Sa’adah

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Written By Borneo Architecture Journal

Surau As-Sa’adah, Eco Horizon — a minimalist two-storey place of worship designed to serve and unify the surrounding Muslim community

Surau As-Sa’adah designed by Sa.Lee Architects represents a significant place of worship and serves as a cornerstone for the unification and engagement of the surrounding Muslim community. Its strategic location adjacent to the main road ensures efficient access to the broader Eco Horizon development.

Design principles highlighting spatial planning, Qibla orientation, supporting spaces, and adherence to Islamic jurisprudence

Ground Floor plan

Occupying a compact 0.17-acre site, this modestly scaled surau was built as a centre of unity for the Muslim community in Eco Horizon, promoting cohesion among its members. Its architectural design emphasizes a minimalist facade that is in harmony with the surrounding environment, showcasing the character of Islamic arches and simple forms integrated within a modern Islamic minimalist architectural framework.

Side elevation of Surau As-Sa’adah, showcasing its minimalist architectural expression and compact two-storey form

The structure consists of two floors and encompasses a total area of 2,871.40 square feet. On the ground floor level, the main prayer hall is oriented towards the Qibla direction, maximizing the practical space. An additional space, referred as 'Ruang Limpah' can be created by opening the sliding doors, thereby allowing for an increased capacity of individuals to assemble and perform prayers.

Interior prayer hall of Surau As-Sa’adah, featuring the mihrab, Islamic geometric motifs, and a serene space for prayers

Surau As-Sa’adah, designed with an open and minimalist layout to accommodate communal worship

Due to site constraint and to comply with Syariah Law, women's prayer hall is situated on an elevated platform, separated by stairs from the main prayer hall. The overall circulation is facilitated by a buffer, which functions as the corridor, thus creating spatial segregation between Muslimin and Muslimat.

Aerial view of Surau As-Sa’adah, illustrating its compact footprint and integration within the Eco Horizon neighbourhood

Congregational prayer at Surau As-Sa’adah, reflecting its role as a spiritual and communal hub for the Eco Horizon community

The capability to be completed within a six-month timeframe on a compact 0.17-acre site. It effectively meets the requirements of Syariah law, thereby ensuring the surau operates in accordance with Islamic principles.

Text by the architect

 

PROJECT GALLERY

 

  • Architect : Sa.Lee Architect Planner
    Client : Eco Horizon Sdn Bhd
    Area : 273.09 m²
    Project Location : Penang | Malaysia
    Year : 2024

  • C&S Engineer : Jurutera MTC Sdn Bhd
    M&E Engineer : GH Tag Sdn Bhd
    Contractor : Shiangly Builder Sdn Bhd
    Design Team :Ar. TPr Lee Siew Ang | Nur Al-Amin Ramli | Mohd Hazwan


  • Floor | Floor Finishes
    • Tile : Ceramic Tiles | White Horse
    • Others : Carpet | Bryan Carpet
    Wall | Wall Finishes
    • Brick : Cement Sand brick | Kilang Batu Bata Pin Long Sdn Bhd
    • Wall Covering : Skim Coat | Amteco
    Roofing Systems : Metal Deck | Ledex
    Aluminium and Glazing : Aluminium & Glazing | Hang Giap Aluminium & Glass Sdn Bhd
    Paint Systems : Jotun
    Waterproofing | Coating Systems : Bostik
    Ceiling | Ceiling Systems : Plaster Board Ceiling | ASG
    Door | Hardware : Iron Mongeries | Zone Ironmongeries
    Sanitary Fittings | Systems : Iron Mongeries | Zone Ironmongeries
    Lighting Design | Fittings : Lighting | CREE COB

 
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