Description
Mixed used heritage village design part of Design 4 from collage of architecture at KSU. It includes recreational zone, cultural zone, residential zone and service zone. The project is necessary to preserve the culture of Riyadh and Saudi Arabia.
Project overview
The use of water as an essential element within the village in an abstract sense to enhance the understanding of the link between the history of the site of Wadi Hanifa and the settlement of the Hanifa tribe around the valley and the historical and cultural value of the valley with the establishment of the first Saudi state around it in the Diriyah region. Also, water adds spatial value and aesthetic meaning to the urban design, as the population centers Be near and around water.
Specifications
Area of site | 195000 m2 |
Date | 2023 |
Status of the project | Design Project |
Tools used | Revit, Photoshop, lumion |
Design concept
Integrating water with buildings and straight lines, creating a contrast with the curved lines of water and pathways.
Site plan
Results
This project is a mixed-use heritage village. It includes recreational, cultural, residential, and service zones. Through this project, I gained hands-on experience in urban planning, heritage-oriented design, and creating human-centered spaces that preserve and celebrate the cultural identity of Riyadh.