Islamic Complex Putrajaya
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| Kompleks Islam Putrajaya | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of the Kompleks Islam Putrajaya area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Putrajaya, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 2°55′1.68″N 101°40′55.88″E / 2.9171333°N 101.6821889°E |
| Construction started | October 2011 |
| Completed | July 2016 |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Islamic |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | TH Properties |
The Islamic Complex Putrajaya (Malay: Kompleks Islam Putrajaya) is an administrative building complex for Malaysian government agencies located in the federal administrative center, Federal Territory of Putrajaya. Putrajaya Islamic Complex is located in Precinct 3, Putrajaya next to Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque and is motivated by modern Islamic architecture.[1]
Putrajaya Islamic Complex was first built in October 2011 in Precinct 3, Putrajaya. The construction was completed in July 2016 and commenced operations on 1 December 2016. The office block named as Putrajaya Islamic Complex was built by TH Properties on a 2.21-hectare (5.5-acre) site. The Putrajaya Islamic Complex, which is motivated by modern Islamic architecture, consists of four blocks, namely Blocks A, B, C and D. This complex houses nine religious agencies under the portfolio of Religious Affairs, Prime Minister's Department. Blocks A, C and D are connected by a bridge that is on the second floor in each block. The building also has an underground auditorium and can accommodate about 773 people.[1]
Inauguration
The Putrajaya Islamic Complex was inaugurated on 18 July 2017 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak.[2] Putrajaya Islamic Complex features Islamic architecture that has its own aesthetic value, progressive and the latest technology. The arch on the roof shows the beauty of geometry featuring curves shaped like “roof weaving” (tenunan bumbung).[1]