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Technical Report

Kabul 8/11/2014

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ToR for Grand Mosque PF +93 (0)

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Summary*) Pages of Text:

14 Appendices:

This report outlines the Terms of Reference (TOR) For the Grand Mosque in KNC.

Main points of the TOR are:

Introduction

Background of KNC

Requirements for a Grand Mosque

Concept/Design Proposal for the Grand Mosque

Terms & Conditions

Project Code Location Phase/Program/Parcel/Division/Sub Division Document/Sub Document/Reference/Revision Action /

Dates AFG/KBL/KNC D/B Ph2/Pg5/IP-1/PF TR/TOR/(DCDA/PF/2014/2179)/xxx

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Contents

1 Background 3

2 The KNC Project 4

3 Introduction to Grand Mosque ToR 7

4 Goals for Grand Mosque 7

5 Requirements for the Grand Mosque 7

5.1 Proposed Location for Grand Mosque 8

5.2 Proposal of Concept for Grand Mosque 9

5.3 Proposal of Design for Grand Mosque 10

6 Terms & Conditions 11

6.1 Overall Concept Plan of the Grand Mosque 11

6.2 Conceptual Plans for the Grand Mosque 12

7 Terms and Conditions 12

7.1 Contributions of the Client (DCDA) 12

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 11

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



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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



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(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.

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

has already been prepared by JICA. As Dehsabz North has a potential for development The

Structure Plan for Phase II being rewarded to a consultant firm, which is in its finalization stage.

The easy access through Bagram Road and the availability of governmental land are few

reasons to prioritize Phase II. The area being flat and location of 26 Dalwa housing projects in

Dehsabz North further enhance its selection. The Master Plan land use is shown in Fig. # 2.



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Figure

1:

Locatio

n 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.

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



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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

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.



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Figure 3: KNC Master Plan

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.

Grand Mosque Proposed

Location



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

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 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

Central Park

Paymonar

KNC North

Existing Kabul City

KNC South



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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.

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.



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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.

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.)



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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

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