28/03/2025
RAWASIYA 2025
Master plan for residential project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Spine
Mountain of Knowledge
Inferred from the mountainous Nabatean scapes and the holy Mount Arafat, a mountain of knowledge stands as a firm landmark for future generations, hovering over a green streak at the heart of a vibrant ville.
The design strategy weaves a matrix of: response to terrain through geological articulation, urban grammatization in connecting neighborhood veins to a main horizontal spine accented by a vertical structure, geometric integrity made possible by the parametrization of its volumes, and last but not least, climatic consciousness through meteorological manipulation instigated by the green transgression of trees submerged circulation.
The program includes a Local Mosque, convenience center, an Education center and a Neighborhood Park.
Team:
Omar Al Naggar
Ariel Valenzuela
Valeria Juelich
Leonardo Reyna
Rasheed Jalloul
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