Umbrellas in the Mosque of the Prophet’s Courtyard and Surrounding Open Spaces
This project was carried out in two phases. In 1992, twelve umbrellas were installed in the two inner courtyards of the Mosque of the Prophet; and in 2011, another 250 umbrellas were installed in the open spaces surrounding it.Tens of thousands of people congregate in those open areas every day, and there accordingly was a need to improve climatic conditions in them.
Details
Location
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Cycle
First Cycle
Owner
Al Ri'asa Al 'Ama li Al Masjid Al Haram wa Al Masjid Al Nabawi
Architect
SL Rasch GmbH Special and Lightweight Structures
Date Built
1992 and 2011
Drawings
Map
Information
This project was carried out in two phases. In 1992, twelve umbrellas were installed in the two inner courtyards of the Mosque of the Prophet; and in 2011, another 250 umbrellas were installed in the open spaces surrounding it.Tens of thousands of people congregate in those open areas every day, and there accordingly was a need to improve climatic conditions in them.