Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) Project Title ... Mosque-Final.pdf · Conceptual Design Proposal for the Grand Mosque in KNC in the Area of the Central Park Proj.-Code Location

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Public Facilities Planning and Design Division Date: 00/‏10/‏4102‏

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)

Project Title:

Conceptual Design Proposal for the Grand Mosque

in KNC in the Area of the Central Park

Proj.-Code Location Phase / Program / Parcel / Division / Dept / Sub Dept Document / Sub Document / Reference / Revision

AFG/KBL/KNC D Ph1/Pg5/IP-1/PF OL/TOR/(DCDA/PF/2014/2179)/

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Independent Board of Kabul New City Development

Dehsabz-Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA)




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1. UDCDA’s Background:

In 2006, the President of Afghanistan established an Independent Board for the development of

a New city in Dehsabz and Barikab area of Kabul. The Board consists of Senior Economic

Advisor of the President, Minister of Urban Development, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation

and Livestock, Kabul Mayor, leading private sector representatives, urban planning specialists

and an urban Economist.

As a national priority, the Board formed the Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA) in

late 2006 as its executive and Authoritative body. The DCDA was tasked to pave the way,

through mostly private sector-led activities, for the administration, design, documentation,

marketing, Implementation and maintenance of this exciting new economic hub for Afghanistan

and the Region.

A number of European companies specializing in urban design, water management, and

Sustainable environment and landscaping, business strategies and energy resource management

were commissioned to develop the conceptual master plan for the new city. Preliminary

conceptual Designs, initial feasibility, technical and economic impact studies and a 1:20000

model of future City were complete. With the assistance of Japan International Cooperation

Agency (JICA), the Master plan of the New City is now complete and fully endorsed by the

Afghan Cabinet. The Project is moving into the implementation phases and enjoys growing

support from the national and international private sector as well as government agencies.

2. IiInInstructions to Interested Firm

1. The Expression of Interest (EOI) shall comprise:

a) A brief background of the Firm capability statement and experience of the Firm with

similar nature of project and a list and qualification of key staff members.

b) The firm must be a registered design firm with a real address.

c) The firm should have at least five years of experience in architecture and design

projects/competitions.

d) Firms that have more experience in cultural and religious architecture projects will be

prioritized.

e) The firm should attach his projects fact sheets + a portfolio visualizing graphically their

projects.

f) Consultants are advised to provide only materials that are specific to the proposed

service as to avoid submitting generic promotional material.

2. The interested firms will be selected based on the selection procedures of DCDA. Firms

who will be selected will be informed.

The Expression of interest must be delivered to the address mention below no later than 24th

of

September 2412, 5:00pm Kabul Time.

Note: Please refer to the detailed ToR, which follows belo




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Contents 1 Background ............................................................................................................................ 4

2 The KNC Project .................................................................................................................... 5

3 Introduction to Grand Mosque ToR ....................................................................................... 7

4 Goals for Grand Mosque ........................................................................................................ 7

5 Requirements for the Grand Mosque ..................................................................................... 8

5.1 Proposed Location for Grand Mosque ............................................................................ 9

5.2 Proposal of Concept for Grand Mosque ....................................................................... 10

5.3 Proposal of Conceptual Design for Grand Mosque ...................................................... 11

6 Terms & Conditions ............................................................................................................. 12

6.1 Overall Concept Plan of the Grand Mosque ................................................................. 12

6.2 Conceptual Plans for the Grand Mosque ...................................................................... 12

7 Terms and Conditions .......................................................................................................... 13

7.1 Contributions of the Client (DCDA) ............................................................................ 13

8 References ............................................................................................................................ 13

Figures:

Figure 1: Location of KNC District.............................................................................................. 5

Figure 2: KNC Master Plan .......................................................................................................... 6

Figure 3: KNC Master Plan .......................................................................................................... 9

Figure 4 Aerial View of proposed Location of Grand Mosque in KNC .................................. 10

Figure 5: Possible Schemata of Functional Distribution ............................................................ 12

Abbreviation:

ANDS Afghanistan National Development Strategy

CD Capacity Development

DCDA Dehsabz City Development Authority

JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency

KMA Kabul Metropolitan Area

KNC Kabul New City

MoHRA Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs

MP Master Plan

کابل، افغانستان |، ناحیه دهم4، خانه نمبر 6قلعه فتح هللا خان، سرک نمبر | (باریک آبدهسبز و ) جدید کابلاداره انكشاف شهر



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1 Background

Kabul, the Capital of Afghanistan is symbolizing the spirits of all Afghans and international cooperation,

situated at the heart of this highly resourceful region, with great potential to turn into a business hub for

all. After 2002, the new geo-political dynamics and its subsequent business opportunities, rapid urban

population growth and emergence of high unemployment, triggered the planning of urban extension

towards the immediate north of Kabul, in the form of a new city.

In 2006, the President of Afghanistan established an Independent Board for the Development of Kabul

New City. The Board brings together key stakeholders, including relevant government agencies, as well as

representation from private sector and urban specialists and economists. With the cooperation from the

Government of Japan and French Private sector, the board prepared a master plan for the city in the

context of Greater Kabul. The Master Plan and its implementation strategy for 2025 were endorsed by the

Afghan Cabinet in early 2009. Soon, as a top priority, the initiative turned into one of the biggest

commercially viable national development project of the country, expected to be led by the private sector.

The Government of Afghanistan has established the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS)

for the coming years as part of its efforts to secure continued understanding and support from the

International society for sustainable development. The ANDS is supported by three main pillars of

Security, governance and socio-economic development with eight under-pillars:

1. Infrastructure and natural resources

2. Agriculture and rural development

3. Human capital and gender equity

4. Social protection

5. Economic governance and private sector development

6. International and regional cooperation

7. Good governance and rule of law

8. Security

All the above objectives of the ANDS have been addressed through the planning of the Kabul New City as

a viable and sustainable concept to enable growth and economic prosperity on the local, national and

regional basis. Urban development is an important issue in the strategy for infrastructure and natural

resources together with transport, water resources and sustainable and quality energy resources and supply

for the residents and businesses.

As part of efforts to deal with the urban problems in Kabul, the development of a new city in Dehsabz has

been contemplated as mentioned in the ANDS. The Government of Afghanistan has requested the

Government of Japan for technical cooperation to develop a Master Plan for the Kabul city with the new

city as an important means to guide the future urbanization in the Kabul Metropolitan Area (KMA). In

response, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-the official agency responsible for the

implementation of the technical cooperation program of the Government of Japan, decided to conduct a

study to examine the strategy and directions for urban development in Kabul Metropolitan Area (KMA)

and to prepare a Master Plan for further design and implementation.




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2 The KNC Project

Kabul City is one of the fast growing cities in Asia since establishment of new government. The

population has exceeded vastly from 2002 to 2006. It is expected that the population will increase rapidly

and the existing infrastructure and public facilities of Kabul will not be sufficient to supply the required

demands. Therefor the government initiated the need for developing a new city.

In 2006, according to Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) the President of Afghanistan

established an Independent Board for the development of a new city. The board and senior urban planners

and economic specialists have decided to develop the New City in Dehsabz and Barikab area. As a

national priority, the Board formed the Dehsabz-Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA) in late

2006 as its financial and implementing body. The DCDA was tasked to pave the way, through mostly

private sector-led activities, for the administration, design, documentation, marketing, implementation and

maintenance of the new economic hub for Afghanistan and the region. Japan International Cooperation

Agency (JICA) prepared the Master Plan Study on Kabul Metropolitan Area (KMA) Development in

2009. The Kabul New City was planned as a part of KMA development. The Master Plan of Kabul New

City (KNC) comprising of an area of 740 km² has already been endorsed by the Afghan Cabinet of

Ministers. JICA is also supporting the capacity development (CD) of DCDA and Kabul Municipality

under the Technical Cooperation Project on Promotion of the Kabul Metropolitan Area Development.

As an output of CD the Structure Plan of the Phase 1 Development Area was prepared.

Kabul new city is going to spread over an area of 740 square kilometers. It has been divided into four

broad areas namely Dehsabz South, Dehsabz North, Paymonar and Barikab as shown in Figure 1and 2.

The city is planned to accommodate about 3 million populations within its boundary. Implementation

stage of Kabul new city has already been started. Dehsabz South being close to old Kabul has been

selected in the primary stage. The Structure Plan of Phase I have already been prepared by JICA.

. The Master Plan land use is shown in Fig. # 2.

Figure 1: Location of KNC District




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Figure 2: KNC Master Plan

Dehsabz North

Dehsabz South Paymonar

Central

Barikab

Bagram Airbase

Kabul Int. Air Port




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3 Introduction to Grand Mosque ToR

The idea for planning a Grand Mosque in KNC is to plan and design the largest and most attractive place

of worship in the KNC and its surrounding areas. With an aimed capacity of 300,000 worshipers it should

also become an icon of the city, which would attract even tourists and other worshipers of the Islamic

Faith. This Mosque shall be funded and financially supported by International donors. For the purpose of

fundraising this ToR gives a framework in which the requirements, the aimed concept as well as rough

projected cost estimation for the Grand Mosque are explained. Once preliminary funds have been raised,

a national competition will be announced for the design of this Grand Mosque and in case of

unsatisfactory result the competition would request the international designers to participate in the

competition in accordance with the .

This Term of Reference is defined hereafter for concept designing of Grand Mosque in the Kabul New

City (KNC).

4 Goals for Grand Mosque

In order to fulfill the requirements for the Grand Mosque to become an iconic building, the following

goals are set:

KNC Grand Mosque should be an extraordinary building that won’t go under the influence of

other landmarks of the region.

The KNC Grand Mosque should have symbolic expression of Islamic identity and Afghan

tradition.

The building should have a monumental mass, be attractive and inviting, at the same time, an open

place which allows other activities, which would be in accordance to Islamic Law (Sharia).

It should be a place of socialization and education and a place for manifesting the Islamic festivals.

It should be a place for any worshipers of Islam, no matter which race, gender and age they would

have

The Grand Mosque should have best and easy public and private accessibility from any direction

of the KNC

The building should be sustainable on the physical and material aspect as well as on maintenance

at low costs, and satisfy energy efficiency standards. The Mosque facilities to be designed to result

into lower and economic Operation and Maintenance costs.




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5 Requirements for the Grand Mosque

As the largest Mosque of the city, the Grand Mosque is required to have space for around 300,000

worshipers of which only 10 percent has to be placed under the covered area.

For a quicker and manageable fund raising of the design and construction costs of the Grand Mosque the

functional program is required to be divided into two phases:

Phase 1: Core praying area and

Phase 2: Educational/ commercial area

The core praying area consists of the following functional areas:

Phase I: Core Praying Area

The Mosque Men/Women Area

Outside Praying Court Yard

Training Center/Conference Hall/Suffa can also be used for training Hajjis

Ablution Area

Imam, Moazen Residence

Admin

Service Area

Shoe Rack

Garden

Car Parking / Bicycle Stand Area

The educational and business area has the following functional programs:

Phase II: Educational and Business Area

Educational Area:

Madrasa/ Islamic Training Center

Library Child Care Are

Business Area:

Museum

Restaurant

Shops




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5.1 Proposed Location for Grand Mosque

The KNC Grand Mosque unlike Jami Mosques or Eid Gahs in KNC will be only one of its kinds and

has to be located in a central location of the city or close to the center in order to be visible and easily

accessible to all city residents and to become an icon for city.

Since the main function of a Mosque is a place of worship the Grand Mosque has to be in a quite

location of the city away from the traffic and city noise, therefore the Central Park is proposed to be the

best location for the Grand Mosque. Also, the aim is for the KNC Grand Mosque to be distantly visible

based on the fact that it is the regional landmark building, Central Park being at the heart of the city could

be the optimal site for it as shown in figure #3.

Figure 3: KNC Master Plan

Grand Mosque

Proposed Location




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5.2 Proposal of Concept for Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque is planned to accommodate around 300,000 worshipers within the Mosque and its

surrounding open spaces. KNC Grand Mosque besides its primary function which is a place of worship

would also be a monumental type of building which would be located in an elevated location visible from

every corner of the city.

Islamic education is very important in an Islamic society. The Grand Mosque and other facilities built

in its surrounding areas would be a great place for Islamic studies such as Quran, Tajweed, Fiqh (Islamic

jurisprudence), Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Law, History of Islam, Islamic science, Islamic economics

and modern developments in the Muslim world etc.

The green areas, garden and the Mosque surrounding environment built with a green buffer walls can

become a quite space for relaxation for the city resident who wants to enjoy the natural beauty of the sites

around the Grand Mosque. The open space of the park could also be used for Islamic festivals and other

permitted occasions.

Figure 4 Aerial View of proposed Location of Grand Mosque in KNC

Central Park

Paymonar

KNC North

Existing Kabul City

KNC South




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In the concept proposal all these aspects of where exactly to place the Grand Mosque on the spot and how

to distribute the functions according their relationships has to be cleared and graphically as well as in

written form documented. Special focus shall be done on the following:

1. The position of the Grand Mosque on the proposed location

2. The distribution of needed functions of the Grand Mosque with right interrelation to each

other

3. The overall conceptual idea

5.3 Proposal of Conceptual Design for Grand Mosque

The estimated area of Grand Mosque, including the buffer zones, would be around 20-25ha and shall

not be exceeded. the functions on this area are mentioned under paragraph 5 (Requirements for Grand

Mosque), such as the Grand Mosque Building, abolition area, training centers, Imam residence, open,

green areas, admin and service areas, etc. to be considered and integrated in a reasonable modern design.

Registered designers, architects or architectural firms participating in the competition of the Grand

Mosque are required to consider the following factors in order to achieve:

Identity (Islamic and Afghan)

Sustainability

Space for women

Modern style architecture

Accessibility

Visibility & Attraction

There are two phases of development to be considered. Further it is to mention that the design firm or

Architect shall not be limited to the aimed requirements, but is free to propose functions and areas, that

would support even better the overall idea of the Grand Mosque.




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Figure 5: Possible Schemata of Functional Distribution

6 Terms & Conditions

6.1 Overall Concept Plan of the Grand Mosque

The design firm or Architect is required to provide comprehensive documentations listing based on the

goals, requirements and proposals mentioned under paragraph 4-6 of this document within the within 24

calendar weeks after award of contract. (Before contract signature the time line for completion should be

discussed). Negligence or modification in any of the above mentioned points should be explained

reasonably.

6.2 Conceptual Plans for the Grand Mosque

Beside of written documentations for the concept, a conceptual plan (scale: 1:200) for the Grand Mosque

is requested to be delivered in form either drawings, models, sketches, etc.




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7 Terms and Conditions

The design firm or Architect must be registered national, international or a joint venture firm having

experience in preparation of Design and Planning.

As this competition will be announced publically, any registered design firm or Architect can

participate.

The duration for this project competition will be 3 months after announcement. Any late deliverables

will not be accepted (Exact dates will be given)

Submittal shall include:

- Concept plans (open to be delivered in drawings, sketches, models etc. in a scale of 1:200)

a. Floor plans

b. Elevation

c. Sections

d. Roof

e. Shadow

- Rough cost estimation

- Virtual 3D Models of Concepts

- Documentation report 3- 5 A4 pages

The results of competition will be announced within 6 weeks of delivering date

The deliverables shall be in hard and soft copies (one of each)

7.1 Contributions of the Client (DCDA)

The Client (DCDA) will provide all necessary permits, data information, maps, drawing, etc., required to

accomplish and process the design proposal for the Grand Mosque (including visit to site, if applicable)

and will provide all documents and plans needed to perform the duties, unless they are the subject of the

provision of the design firm or Architects services. These are in particular:

General and technical data, drawings and descriptions of the planned investments in electronically

workable form (dxf, dwg, rvt, word, excel, pdf’s etc.(

8 References

The Client (DCDA) will deliver all the necessary documentations for the consultant and will ask the

consultant to deliver all the used references as an appendix/attachment.

Master Plan of KNC

Documents

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