Composite Materials were Applied to the Mataf Extension at the Holy Mosque of Me

Time: 2025/02/24 Publisher： oiginal Views：

Sicomin, a global leader in the production of epoxy resins, proudly announces its role in a collaboration with Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) for the Mataf extension at the Holy Mosque of Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mataf expansion, is a large project planning to add 1,300,000 sqm to the existing 400,000 sqm of existing space. The renovation will feature a new basement and 3 additional floors, adding capacity for hundreds of thousands of additional worshippers. The project incorporates extensive uses of composite materials in architecture, with the Mataf Ceiling – a structure spanning 216,800 square metres – at its core. The project showcases the potential of composites to revolutionise architectural applications.

The Mataf extension at the Holy Mosque of Mecca

Composite materials were the only viable solution capable of meeting the ambitious weight and performance demands of the ceiling installation, with Sicomin epoxy systems, quadraxial stitched glass fabric and carbon reinforcements being used to create lightweight and intricately decorated soffit panels that define the Mataf Ceiling. Installed across 4 levels surrounding the Mataf walkway and the sacred Kaaba, the ceiling was designed, fabricated and installed by PCT. Each individual panel, produced in Dubai and measuring up to 12x3 metres, showcases Arabic mashrabiya patterns crafted from ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and engineered stone agglomerate inlays. These panels meet strict weight requirements of 67 kg/m² while incorporating critical functionalities such as acoustic insulation, fire protection and integrated custom LED lighting.

Source：JEC