NEW JEDDAH DOWNTOWN

COMPETITION:

1st Place Winner

Project Brief

Jeddah Central Development master plan is characterized by the Hijazi vernacular urban fabric of the historic city of Jeddah, envisioned in a contemporary interpretation to create an environment with worldclass standards, employing the latest trend in smart technology, modern mobility, and sustainability framework. The master plan is in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 and shall contribute to building a vibrant economy while offering a unique lifestyle and quality experience for residents and visitors.

Year: 2021-2022

Area: 6 Mil sqm

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Design Office: HAK, Saudi Arabia

Project Type: Masterplan Development, Architectural Gudielines

Role: Architectural Design, Project Coordination, Visual Communications Visit Website

HAK and WATG head the JCD Concept Master Plan consortium team as lead master planner and architect, supported by a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists and architects that includes Mobility-In-Chain (MIC), Cracknell, Buro Happold (BH), HR Wallingford (HRW), Verform Design Studio, and MIMAR Hamaouie Workshop. The consortium team worked closely with the client, Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), from the entire journey of pre-concept master plan refinement, through the various stages of its design evolution, until completing the final concept master plan.

Red Sea Star

COMPETITION:

1st Place Winner

Project Brief

As part of Jeddah’s Central Development master plan

Competition, the Red Sea Star Light House is designed to stand as an Iconic Landmark for the new waterfront development project. A welcoming sculpture for the city’s Marina visitors.

Year: 2020

Area: NA

Location: Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Services: Architectural Landmark, Cultural Center

Role: Lead Designer

The Concept

Inspired by the Manjur Pattern which is considered one of Jeddah’s most interesting architectural heritage characteristics. The Manjur pattern can be described as lattice grilles of wood or a shish net, which are always on the top part of the Roshan or the Mashrabiyah.

Taking the Manjur pattern as the baselines for the Lighthouse body, and the waves of the Red Sea as the sculpting force, the final design appears as a dynamically sculpted and eye-catching monument that serves the purpose of an iconic landmark that is inspired by Jeddah heritage.

Manjur Pattern