Goverment of Karnataka rejected a brilliant scheme presented by Jaffer AA Khan of JDS Architects to a mediocre scheme.It is unfortunate that a brilliant scheme based on Surah 2 Verse 197 of the Holy Quran, which incorporates the concept of Grand Courtayrd, Folding Umbrellas and the moving domes did not find favour with the Hajj Ministry which preferred a much more traditional scheme incorporating Domes and Arches.
Mr Khan argues that Islam is an Intelligent religion and for intelligent people. A centre representing such a people should be an intelligent centre, which has a subtle mix of Art and Mathematics. He explained how the Buzjani Squares has had a great influence on the scheme where "Geometrical patterns" play an important aesthetic elements of the scheme. It is unfortunate that our community does not recognise intelligence even in 21st century, he said.
