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Name: Ramisa Yeameen Chowdhury Eva

Studio: Studio X (Thesis)

Studio Master: Prof. Fuad H. Mallick, Mohammad Habib Reza, Abul Fazal Mahmudun Nobi
Year: 2019
University: BRAC University

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 The Ander Killa (meaning “the inner fort”) Shahi Jame Mosque is a 362 years old mosque of Mughal era standing at 32 feet
high from the ground on a hilltop. Over time many alterations took place in the mosque. The visibility of the Mughal mosque
has been cloaked completely due to the extension of the mosque and surrounded buildings. This design proposal thrives to
meet up its functional necessity while restoring the original Mughal structure.

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The Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque was built during 1667 AD by Umed Khan, son of Nawab Shayesta Khan, as a symbol of
triumph of the Mughals’ over the Arakani Moghs and Portuguese pirates in 1966 AD. The mosque stands 30 feet high from
the road level; a two-storied book market is located underneath the plaza which was purposefully built for its finance and
welfare. The challenge was to re-design the complex in a manner so that both work discretely, yet together, without
interrupting each other functions.

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Currently, the mosque is the only antiquity of Ander Killa (the inner fort). On the wall of the main mosque, the construction
year is mentioned as 1078 Hijra in an inscription stone. The space available for praying is not working effectively for the
increased number of populations in Muslim communities. The mosque is also restricted to female devotees.  In addition to
that, haphazard developments inside and surrounding the compound have cloaked the view of the mosque. Chittagong
Development Authority (CDA) has taken a project of Tk 200 crore to expand and reconstruct Anderkilla Shahi Jame Masjid.
CDA plans to preserve and conserve the mosque by keeping its original shape unaltered.

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This project is envisioned to go beyond the conventional approach of conservation through structural retrofitting and
facelifting, rather it advocates an unorthodox approach to rejuvenate the whole area while uplifting the true spirit of Islam.
The proposal also seeks full equality of women and men in the public sphere. In addition to that, it would also be a place for
the tourists from all around the world to come, feel the essence of the Mughal period mosque, and be conscious about the
Islamic heritage.

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The concept is derived by splitting the site into two. One, a hill, which revives the Mughal era mosque and the other, man-
made mound, encompassing other functions such as school, market, Islamic foundation, visual entertainment hall, and
library. The major pedestrian routes connecting the neighborhood become the guiding element in the form derivation
process.

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 It is disheartening to witness our diminishing sensitivity towards history and heritage, which reflects the roots of us as a
nation. In addition to government conservation efforts, the urgent initiative is needed to raise social awareness while
engaging the local community both materially and spiritually.

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