Owners: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura Board of Trustees & ULTAN OSQUE Mosque Management Board, Sultan Mosque S M Architect: 3 Muscat Street Interconsultants Pte Ltd Engineer: Lee & Lee Consultants Pte Ltd 2016 AWARD Contractor: FOR RESTORATION Tang’s Engineering Pte Ltd arefully reconditioned and sensitive regard to the integrity of upgraded, this nationalShining Sanctuary the building’s original character. C monument now assumes an even One of the most complex parts more prominent role in fostering of this project, the pair of domes a cohesive spirit, within the underwent intensive re-sanding, multi-ethnic Muslim community colour trials and eventually, it serves, and beyond. received four coats of paint to achieve the glimmering end result. A Devoted Endeavour The golden pair now lend the The Sultan Mosque is the gleaming Mosque a more regal presence result of unwavering consistency in reflecting the history of royalty upkeep – an often overlooked aspect that once resided in the area. of heritage restoration work - by a Weathered external walls were dedicated team of community leaders. carefully cleaned and repainted This Indo-Saracenic architectural in a choice of paint scheme structure has been carefully rejuvenated, A well maintained landmark by the community that considers both long-term bestowing it with a stately eminence that is on par with prominent maintenance and the creation of a stately image for the Mosque. The mosques around the world. From every angle, the repair and interiors were also strategically repainted with the original green, a refurbishment works carried out on this stunning edifice demonstrate refreshing way to highlight the impressive arches of the prayer hall. immense respect for its architectural roots that date back to the 1920s. Community Cohesion The restoration team did well in preserving the old. For example, A passionate community has banded together to add to and sustain original timber doors and windows were salvaged and repaired, with the success of this project. Commendable efforts to document and only severely damaged ones replaced. share the monument’s heritage and cultural values have enabled this Regal and Future-Ready heritage site to foster social harmony, alongside the positive outcomes Thoughtful upgrades have raised the value and relevance of the of increased worshippers as well as higher visitorship by the wider original building for the present and the future. To ease the way up to community. The heightened visibility of the Mosque is thus both due the prayer hall for its growing congregation as well as the aged, a new to the physical works as well as it being run as an open and welcoming translucent glass lift structure was added in a discreet location, with community asset for Singapore. New colour scheme to give a stately appearance Historic interior enhanced by showcasing the arches New glass lift Restored mimbar Original woodwork retained Dome with depth of colour Minaret Prayer hall Plaster details cleaned, restored and repainted in new scheme with consideration of maintenance 3 MUSCAT STREET (SULTAN MOSQUE) 2016 Award For Restoration This national landmark was carefully reconditioned Owners and upgraded. The care and consistency by the Mosque Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura Trustees in the upkeep of the property through the years Board of Trustees & is in itself an achievement in an often overlooked aspect Mosque Management Board, Sultan Mosque of heritage work i.e. to keep such buildings well used and well maintained. Architect In this round of refurbishments, special care was taken in Interconsultants Pte Ltd selecting the exterior and interior paint scheme for better long-term maintenance and befitting the stately image of the Mosque as a national icon. The addition of the new Engineer Lee & Lee Consultants Pte Ltd lift is well conceived and executed with an approach that safeguards the integrity of the heritage building. Contractor The project has raised the profile of the Mosque and its Tang’s Engineering Pte Ltd Indo-Saracenic architecture as an important landmark of social harmony arising from the rich influence of different cultures coming together in one building. The effort to document and share the heritage and cultural values of the Mosque via the refreshed visitor displays is also commendable. Overall, the project illustrates the importance of enlightened community ownership and that restoration work goes hand-in-hand with consistent care in sustaining our built heritage into the future..