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Oxford Mosque gets its cupola
Added: (Fri Feb 29 2008)
Architectural features company Good Directions Ltd fitted the crowning glory to the Mosque in the Muslim community of Oxford, where they have been raising money to complete the mosque for over 15 years.
Good Directions were appointed by Kingerlee Building Contractors, the lead developers, to design, manufacture and install a richly adorned minaret structure on top of the mosque.
After meeting with Kingerlee Building Contractors and surveying the development, Good Directions then produced a comprehensive design and implementation strategy, which contained a number of key structural elements.
The dome for the main minaret was made from glass reinforced polyester (GRP) and was finished in polychromatic copper bronze, accompanied by 4 smaller octagonal minarets with dome roofs fitted with spike finials. A further crown dome for the main building roof was also developed featuring an ornate crescent moon finial. All the designs were devised in accordance with the religious requirements and symbolism associated with Mosque designs. The entire project plan and implementation took just over 4 months but the actual installation took place within a week.
“We were extremely pleased with the expertise, service and attention to detail offered by Good Directions,” said Tom Gomm, Contracts Manager for Kingerlee Building Contractors. “They were extremely helpful throughout and met our exact expectations at the right price.”
Founded in 1989, Good Directions design and manufacture a range of architectural features at their premises in Hampshire, including external clocks, roof turrets, GRP structures and copper weathervanes.
For further information contact Good Directions on 01489 797773 or visit www.good-directions.co.uk