For many Muslims making the holy pilgrimage to Makkah, the journey begins in Jeddah. Recognizing the resource strain from religious tourism, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan outlined the need to address the city’s mounting concerns surrounding housing, mobility, and flooding.
SWA’s Central District master plan introduces 58,000 new accommodations with an impressive 40% of the total area dedicated to green spaces. These programs integrate with world-class facilities, including a state-of-the-art stadium, an immersive oceanarium, and a cultural hub featuring an opera house.
Sustainable mobility is a key focus, with enhanced pedestrian and cycling infrastructure integrated with mass transit systems. The Makkah Trail Park, reimagining the historic Hajj pilgrimage pathway, showcases Jeddah’s role as a gateway to Makkah.
Environmental strategies include flash flood mitigation, heat reduction measures, and native plant use for water conservation and biodiversity enhancement. Carbon reduction efforts encompass low-embodied carbon materials and energy-efficient design elements.
The project blends Al Balad and Hejazi vernacular forms with modern urban planning, creating a cohesive open space network that respects Jeddawi culture and Jeddah’s natural environment. By integrating park spaces with civic assets and designing areas to encourage socio-economic mixing, the plan aims to foster social integration and potentially facilitate upward mobility.
Hi Line Connector
The Hi Line Connector spans one mile through Dallas’ Design District, linking two of the city’s most valuable urban core public assets: the Katy and Trinity Strand Trails. This transformative project introduces raised bike lanes and enhances the pedestrian experience by improving and realigning existing roadways. Beyond the physical infrastructure,...
Uptown ATX Master Plan
Previously a single-use, auto-centric office complex, Uptown ATX is a 66-acre transformation resulting in a transit-oriented, mixed-use neighborhood that further bolsters the burgeoning technology hub of Northwest Austin. Situated between the Charles Schwab campus and The Domain, the Uptown ATX master plan features 3.2 million square feet of workspace, 2.9 mil...
Katy Trail
Katy Trail represents a remarkable resource for the residents of the Dallas Fort Worth region. This project enlivens and makes accessible right-of-way established by the storied, but later abandoned, Missouri-Kansas-Texas (better known as the “Katy”) line, and serves as a unifying element for the surrounding neighborhoods. Katy Trail provides appro...
Lynwood Mega-Playground
Inspired by the city’s rich history of aerospace research and manufacturing, Lynwood Mega-Playground brings a dynamic space exploration-themed playground to the heart of the Central Los Angeles city.
Completed in Fall 2024, the playground transforms the Northwest corner of Lynwood Park into a colorful spectacle with super-sized play features including a...