Mosque of Malaysia - European Classical Style

European Classical Style

Another form of eclectic architecture with more than one style of mosque building because of the colonizations. Much of the architecture design from the medieval Europe with more emphasis towards  or derived from the greco-roman design. Where most of these mosque were built during the late 18th and early 19th century.

This architecture design is most common sight in Johor because of the chosen architectural style.Western Architecture preferred design by the Sultan of Johor at that time.

Grand view of The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque in Johor Baru

The main prayer hall with Roman column come with moorish style arch.

The inner alley of the mosque

The pulpit where the "imam" recite the Friday prayer sermon.

Another view of the side alley.

View from the Straits of Tebrau.

 

A strong symmetrical composition of the massing and space is also an identifying feature. Uses of Moorish style and touch of roman-greco arches in every opening. Also we could easily observed the heavy proportion of the minarets a typical European design. Continues cornice inside the building.
The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque in Johor Bahru is equipped with four stout minarets with small domes crowning the top. The main prayer hall has a closed hipped roof. 

 

The Pasir Pelangi Mosque uses a deep pyramidal roof form reminiscent of the traditional vernacular mosques of the past but without any dividing tiers. 

The Pasir Pelangi Mosque - Johor Baru