BUDGET: Between 5 crore INR and 10.99 crore INR (USD672,000 to USD1.35 million)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In the heart of Mumbai’s Bhindi Bazar area lies a historic hub of the Dawoodi Bohra community. This sacred site has been transformed through a remarkable redevelopment project, which saw the demolition and rebirth of a 100-year-old Masjid, meticulously reconstructed to preserve its original essence.
The complex comprises multiple buildings, including:
-The majestic Main Masjid, capable of accommodating 7,000 worshippers across Three levels
– an administrative building with a residential Floor for His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
– A multistorey complex featuring four multipurpose halls
-The ground floor’s triple-height area, facing the courtyard, serves as a central gathering space for community events and socializing.
The entire complex is interconnected through a state-of-the-art, networked AV Solution, enabling seamless transmission of audio and video streams between buildings. This integrated system allows for effortless content sharing and facilitates communication and collaboration across the various facilities, including the Main Masjid, Bab-ul-Futuh, and the Multipurpose Halls.
This magnificent redevelopment honours the heritage of the Dawoodi Bohra community while providing modern amenities and state-of-the-art AV facilities for future generations.
WHAT DID THE CLIENT WANT TO ACHIEVE?
The client required a modular, flexible, and scalable infrastructure for an AV System that can accommodate increased capacity when required for larger events. The infrastructure incorporated features such as multiple input sources for Audio and Video, Configurable Layouts and adjustable audio levels, redundant systems, and backup solutions to minimize the risks of technical issues and interruption during events.
SCOPE OF WORK YOUR COMPANY WAS INVOLVED IN
After a competitive tender process, we were selected as the AV Integrator for the prestigious Saifee Masjid project, recognized for our in-depth understanding of the technical requirements and commitment to delivering exceptional results. As the Built Contractor, our scope encompassed the entire project lifecycle, from cable laying to final commissioning.
Our approach involved collaborative design-level discussions with consultants and clients to optimize deployment, mitigate potential implementation challenges, and develop a comprehensive project plan. This plan outlined timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, commencing with the installation of cabling infrastructure, including power and data requirements.
Our team coordinated with various trades and disciplines to ensure seamless integration of the AV system with the client’s network infrastructure, guaranteeing a harmonious and functional setup.
WHAT KEY CHALLENGES WERE FACED?
Given the Masjid’s paramount emphasis on aesthetics, courtesy of its construction using marble and Burmese teakwood from the original structure, speaker placement and projection mapping played a crucial role. The challenge was seamlessly integrating these elements, ensuring they harmoniously blended with the interior design rather than detracting from its beauty.
The most significant challenge was achieving high Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) while managing gain before feedback, all with minimal acoustic treatment. Specifically, the speakers had to perform beyond 100 dB SPL, as chanting levels often exceed this threshold, making it a daunting task to ensure clear, undistorted sound.
Working with various vendors, we simultaneously installed electronics to meet the inauguration deadline.
HOW WERE THOSE CHALLENGES RESOLVED?
The Masjid’s exquisite architecture, incorporating marble and Burmese teakwood from the original building, posed a distinct challenge: precision placement of speakers and projection mapping to maintain the interior’s aesthetic harmony. Our team skillfully met this challenge By:
– Ensuring exact markings and precise provisions
– Positioning equipment with meticulous accuracy
Furthermore, we successfully addressed the technical challenge of achieving high Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) to accommodate the loud chanting, which can surpass 100 dB SPL. To ensure optimal performance, we conducted rigorous competitive trials with various speaker brands. We carefully evaluated how they would sound in the space and perform at levels exceeding the required loudness threshold.
This meticulous selection process enabled us to choose the best speakers for the Masjid, guaranteeing a clear, undistorted sound that meets the community’s needs for loud chanting and other events.
Working collaboratively with various vendors and simultaneously managing the electronic installation, we successfully met the tight deadline for the inauguration, delivering a world-class audiovisual experience that complements the Masjid’s breathtaking beauty.
HOW HAS YOUR WORK HELPED THE CLIENT?
We’ve received enthusiastic feedback from the client’s team, expressing their delight with the new equipment and the exciting possibilities it has opened up for them.
We incorporated their suggestions through collaborative discussions, optimizing the system to exceed their expectations.
The client is particularly impressed with the ease of use, flexibility, and scalability of the setup, which has:
– Elevated the worship experience with crystal-clear sound and visuals
– Enabled easy upgrades and expansions through a scalable design
– Streamlined operations with centralized management of the complex-wide AV infrastructure over the network, reducing setup time and increasing efficiency
Our team is thrilled to have delivered a solution that has positively impacted the client’s operations and community.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT THE PROJECT?
We are most proud of our collaborative approach with the client, working closely with their team to understand their unique needs and incorporating their suggestions to optimize the AV system. This partnership enabled us to deliver a tailored solution that exceeded their expectations.
Also proud of the fact that we were able to balance technology with ease of use, creating a system that is both powerful and intuitive. The client’s enthusiasm for the new equipment and their ability to do things they couldn’t do before is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication.
Furthermore, I’m proud of how our solution has enhanced the worship experience for the congregation, providing crystal-clear sound and visuals that create a more immersive and engaging environment. Knowing that our work has positively impacted the community is truly rewarding.
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