The mosque's structure is a simple reinforced concrete frame supported by 30 equally spaced slender columns. The exterior hardscape is composed of rectangular terracotta tiles laid out in a perpendicular direction to the mosque along the plaza.

A marked departure from common mosque typologies, the structure is a minimalist form that skilfully employs geometry and form to carve out a space of reflection along one of the city's busiest roads.

The interior of the mosque is characterised by its raised perimeter walls. It is lifted 70 cm off the ground to offer interesting framed views of the surrounding waterfront, landscape, and reflecting pools.

The height of the mosque's openings corresponds to the ritual movements of the worshipers and their bodily engagement with the space.

The siting of the masses, their spatial flow, and the integration of indigenous landscapes with the use of bodies of water establish strong references to iconic Islamic works of architecture.

The water features around the structure form the centrepiece of the landscape design with their shimmering blue colour that seemingly melts into the seascape beyond.

In 2018, an earthquake and tsunami struck Palu City, causing widespread destruction, including of the original Nurul Yaqin Mosque. A new mosque was conceived in response, both to rebuild what was lost and to create a new space for the community.

The project is located on the site of a former mosque along the north eastern shoreline of the city in the district of Mamboro. The mosque is an open shaded structure that poetically engages with the water's edge, highlighting the city's harmonious relationship with the sea.

Architectural drawing: site plan.

Architectural drawing: elevation.