Yas Flower Project (Al Hamra Mosque)💐

 

Al Hambra Mosque Project – Madagascar

 

 

 

 

Project Name: Yas Flower – Al Hambra Mosque
Location: Al Hamra State, Madagascar
Client: Filates (France)
Built Area: 3,700 mÂČ (Two Floors)
Project Duration: 12 months
Project Type: Educational & Religious Center
Architectural Style: Andalusian–Moroccan


Project Lead: Farzad Omrani – Space Industrial Group (SIG)

 

Project Overview:

       The Al Hamra

 Mosque, named Yas Flower as a symbol of beauty and spirituality, was designed and constructed as a landmark educational and religious center in the Al Hamra region of Madagascar. Commissioned by the French company Filates, the entire project was delivered by Space Industrial Group (SIG), covering all stages from site study and design to prefabrication, logistics, and final construction.

Architectural Identity & Symbolism:

       At the request of the client, the mosque’s architect

ure was inspired by the historic Alhambra in Spain and follows a traditional Andalusian–Moroc

can style. The number 8, a symbolic reference to SIG’s identity, was integrated throughout the design

—from dome diameters to minaret heights and overall proportions.    

 

Engineering Challenges & Solutions:

Alluvial, Waterlogged Land: The site was located on soft, high-moisture soil. Micropile drainage systems were implemented to stabilize the foundation and enable safe construction.

Granite Water Channels: Natural granite stone was used to create durable channels for water flow and drainage.

Rainy Seasons in Africa: Extended rainfall periods posed a major challenge, causing flooding and temporary work stoppages on-site.

Construction Approach:

        The project was initially designed with a steel frame; however, due to limited technical resources in the region, it was converted to reinforced concrete. All structural components—including framing, doors, and custom accessories—were prefabricated in a third country and transported to Madagascar using SIG’s own logistics network. Only large or hard-to-transport elements such as floors and roofs were built on-site.

 

 

Main Functions & Spaces:

Main prayer hall

Educational classrooms

Religious training areas

Library

Cultural and administrative sections

 

 

Impact & Significance:

Constructed in an economically challenged area, this project made a lasting cultural and social impact. The Al Hamra Mosque became not only a religious hub but also a symbol of international collaboration, quality construction, and architectural elegance.