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interview: nicolas fayad on weaving palm waste into a prayer space at islamic arts biennale
- AlMusalla, the official prayer space at the Islamic Arts Biennale, reflects on ritual and transience in regional identity, designed by EAST Architecture Studio, AKT II, and Rayyane Tabet.
- The pavilion explores the connection between the physical and spiritual, historical and contemporary, and humanity's relationship with the divine.
- Designed with consideration of the past and future, AlMusalla's modular structure and sustainable materials speak to its temporal quality.
- Constructed from reclaimed palm waste, AlMusalla merges courtyard typologies, natural materials, and weaving traditions, engaging with its architectural context in Jeddah.
- The pavilion frames the oculi of the airport Hajj Terminal, creating serenity within the bustling environment, with walls rising to encircle areas of worship and congregation.
- AlMusalla's design incorporates principles of centrality, fluid circulation reminiscent of mosque constructs, and references to the pilgrimage experience.
- The walls, made from palm waste, reveal intricate textures while the woven facade symbolizes a spiritual journey with 200 kilometers of palm fiber dyed in natural colors.
- The pavilion's modular nature allows for adaptability and multiple functions, embodying the traditional musalla's transience and transforming during events like Ramadan.
- Designed by Nicolas Fayad, AlMusalla at the Islamic Arts Biennale is a blend of architectural flexibility, sustainability, and cultural references, offering a unique prayer space experience.
- With its thematic focus on weaving together various elements of culture and tradition, AlMusalla stands as a symbolic and functional art piece at the Biennale.
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