ALJADIDA DOCUMENT WORK PORTFOLIO OF: FARIS M. TURKISTANI
INTRODUCTION Project’s Location: Aljadida Dist. Alula, Saudi Arabia Project Year: 2021-2022 Major Client: Royal Commission for Alula Company: Craft Group In preparation for “Alula Moments” seasonal event we were commissioned with design/build projects consisting of 8 structures located in 7 different sites in Aljadida district, a mostly residential area with mid century modern buildings and mud-brick structures Aim of the project is to target local and international tourists by providing different services as well as provide a hub for outdoor events and activities sych as live music, food vendors, and multiple performance arts. Our scope ranged from design of spaces, providing technical consultations, and supervise the implementation of all construction & installation work on-site.
ATHR & DESIGN GALLERY
OASIS & LAPAZIA
MARKET SQUARE
HARVEY NICHOLS
MOON SHELL
COMMUNITY SQUARE
ALJADIDA DISTRICT
BASE & BOON X AURA
ATHR & DESIGN GALLERY
Programme: Exhibitions & Workshops Area: 820 M2 Lead Architect: GioForma
Dutie: Design Support | on-site consultant | site survey & recon | details & drawings adminstration & management. To be the focal point of the art district, Athr & Design are the largest buildings in the area to be recently built. Both have double facade, the outer was manually rusted with cut patterns resembling forms breeze blocks found in the area. Athr being an art gallery has mostly solid interior walls with natural light coming from skylight, while design is completely transparent to showcase the effect of the steel cut patterns.
BASE & BOON X AURA
Programme: Beauty Salon - Adaptive Re-use Area: 345 M2 Lead Architect: Craft Group
Dutie: Design Lead | on-site consultant | As a heritage site built mainly with stones & mud, careful consideration was made not to disrupt existing conditions of the space while making contemporary adjustments. All new construction is removable, and flooring is “breathable” to avoid moisture build-up.
MOON SHELL
Programme: Coffeeshop Area: 175 M2 Lead Architect: Alula Design Studio
Dutie: Design Support | on-site consultant | Located in the heart of the district, Moon Shell craetes interior/ exterior qualities with the use of local breeze block as element of transparency, and the interplay between local forms, the cafe’s branding, and contemporary aesthetic.
Faris Turkistani 2022