Saddiq Mosque in The Villa, Dubai — Built by 3D Concrete Printing

Overview

A mosque in Dubai built by Miles Building Contracting using 3D concrete printing, under the company’s Dubai licence activity for 3D printing building construction contracting.

Method

Printed elements follow a digital model, so the wall geometry is produced directly from the design rather than formed and cast — no formwork is required. The layered surface visible on the completed facade is a product of the printing process itself.

Printing does not replace the whole structure. Foundations, slabs and the elements carrying primary loads were built conventionally, and the printed elements were integrated with them. This is the approach Miles uses on all of its 3D concrete printing work.

Scope of works

• Printability review of the design and mix design
• Batching plant set up on site
• On-site printing of structural elements
• Integration with conventional foundations and slabs
• MEP first and second fix
• Internal finishes and external works