Baitul Aman
Jame Masjid
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May 2013–May 2014 · 33 photos

The Refurbishment of Baitul Aman Masjid

From groundwork and steelwork to the refurbished prayer hall.

An excavator and roller during ground preparation.
An excavator and roller during ground preparation.
Foundation blockwork and drainage pipework being installed.
Foundation blockwork and drainage pipework being installed.
A roller beside the foundation walls and prepared ground.
A roller beside the foundation walls and prepared ground.
Workers and machinery beside the foundation blockwork.
Workers and machinery beside the foundation blockwork.
Excavation and blockwork foundations at the edge of the site.
Excavation and blockwork foundations at the edge of the site.
Foundation trenches and blockwork beneath the future building.
Foundation trenches and blockwork beneath the future building.
A close view of the curved foundation wall.
A close view of the curved foundation wall.
Surveying equipment beside the curved foundation blockwork.
Surveying equipment beside the curved foundation blockwork.
An excavator beside the foundation walls during ground preparation.
An excavator beside the foundation walls during ground preparation.
The cleared site with concrete foundation pads and perimeter blockwork.
The cleared site with concrete foundation pads and perimeter blockwork.
Workers prepare the ground beside the concrete floor slab.
Workers prepare the ground beside the concrete floor slab.
The concrete floor slab with surrounding ground still being prepared.
The concrete floor slab with surrounding ground still being prepared.
Work continues along the edge of the concrete floor slab.
Work continues along the edge of the concrete floor slab.
A view of the slab and the surrounding foundation work.
A view of the slab and the surrounding foundation work.
Membrane and reinforcement laid out before the concrete pour.
Membrane and reinforcement laid out before the concrete pour.
Reinforcement mesh positioned over the floor membrane.
Reinforcement mesh positioned over the floor membrane.
The first steel columns and beams erected on site.
The first steel columns and beams erected on site.
A mobile lifting platform beside the newly erected steelwork.
A mobile lifting platform beside the newly erected steelwork.
A closer view of the initial steelwork and lifting equipment.
A closer view of the initial steelwork and lifting equipment.
Steel beams laid out ready for installation.
Steel beams laid out ready for installation.
Long steel beams awaiting installation beside construction equipment.
Long steel beams awaiting installation beside construction equipment.
Excavated ground beside the steel beams and concrete base.
Excavated ground beside the steel beams and concrete base.
Steelwork organised on the concrete base before erection.
Steelwork organised on the concrete base before erection.
The assembled steel frame before the roof is enclosed.
The assembled steel frame before the roof is enclosed.
A wider view of the steel beams and columns during construction.
A wider view of the steel beams and columns during construction.
Stone facing and blockwork rise around the steel frame.
Stone facing and blockwork rise around the steel frame.
A wider street view of the building as the exterior walls take shape.
A wider street view of the building as the exterior walls take shape.
Roof panels being installed above the steel frame.
Roof panels being installed above the steel frame.
Steel columns and roof panels above the developing blockwork.
Steel columns and roof panels above the developing blockwork.
A corner view of the steel frame, with roof safety netting in place.
A corner view of the steel frame, with roof safety netting in place.
The stone façade and arched openings during construction.
The stone façade and arched openings during construction.
A street view of the new stone exterior and arched openings.
A street view of the new stone exterior and arched openings.
The refurbished prayer hall, with patterned carpets and recessed ceiling lighting.
The refurbished prayer hall, with patterned carpets and recessed ceiling lighting.

Open original
Weekly Qur’an lessons, Wednesdays 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, group Moshq and primary Tajweed rules, organised by Baitul Aman Jame Masjid and Anjumane Al Islah, Bradford.