Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas by Ahmed Habib

Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Architektūros, pastatų ir konstrukcijų dizainas Competition Category.

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Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Ahmed Habib

Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Architektūra Category

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The Design

About Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas

Knygos tekstas: Projektas, kurio statybos biudžetas viršija 1,2 milijardo Saudo Arabijos rialų, sumanytas kaip miesto Sikas, kuriame architektūriniai masyvai kyla tarsi reljefo formos, o pavėsingas slėnis organizuoja pėsčiųjų judėjimą. Vystymas struktūruotas pagal tris ašis, atspindinčias tikėjimą, prekybą ir stabilumą, septynis masyvus jungiančias pavėsingais maršrutais ir atviromis erdvėmis. Terasinės formos iškyla iš apželdintų kiemų ir pavėsingų takų, o plūstantys stogeliai driekiasi virš pasivaikščiojimo takų, suteikdami apsaugą nuo klimato ir sujungdami skirtingas projekto dalis, taip formuodami išskirtinę miesto aplinką Džidoje.

The Recognition

About the Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas laimėjo Bronzinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, labai prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą išskirtiniams dizainams, kuriuos žymi kūrybiškumas, išradingumas ir sumanumas. Bronzos laureatai yra pakankamai įgudę ir stulbinamai kūrybingi dirbiniai, patvirtinantys jų kūrėjų didelę patirtį, vaizduotę ir išteklių gausą. Tikimasi, kad Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus daiktas, žymiai profesionalus ir novatoriškas. Šis Bronziniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas įtraukia geriausias praktikas mene, moksle, dizaine ir technologijose ir yra puikus dėl dėmesio detalėms. Siq Pagrindinė funkcija: Mišraus naudojimo kvartalas puikiai tenkina poreikius, paliečia troškimus, žavi jausmus ir traukia smalsumą.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Set on a 356,000 sqm site in Jeddah, This project reinterprets the spatial logic of a siq within a contemporary mixed-use development. Instead of isolated buildings, the project forms a continuous urban landscape where terraced masses frame a shaded valley of movement. Large canopy structures create a protected pedestrian environment adapted to Jeddah climate, while seven interconnected masses integrate retail, cultural, educational, and hospitality functions within a unified spatial system.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plot Area 356,000 square meters,
Built Up Area 400,000 square meters,
Construction Budget 1,250,000,000 Saudi Riyals
Tags: Retail, Commercial, Hospitality, Cultural, Architecture, Real Estate, Construction, Saudi, Urban, Masterplan
Production Technology: The project was developed through a system driven urban methodology translating site forces into spatial organization. Parametric studies informed axes, massing, and pedestrian circulation, while environmental analysis shaped the shading strategy. Terraced volumes and canopy structures were modeled to improve shade and walkability in Jeddah climate. The material palette combines steel, stone, textured concrete, wood, glass, and metal screens, while modular planning enables flexible retail and production spaces within a coherent spatial system.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was translating complex urban forces into a coherent spatial system while responding to Jeddah harsh climate. Balancing cultural continuity with contemporary commercial demands required rethinking spatial organization, density, and pedestrian circulation. Environmental constraints, large scale coordination, and program complexity required extensive testing. The resulting design organizes the project as a shaded urban Siq, improving walkability, climatic protection, and spatial clarity.
Research: This project is based on applied urban design research exploring how contemporary market districts can respond to climate, culture and social movement in hot environments. The objective was to reinterpret traditional market structures for Jeddah conditions. The methodology combined urban analysis, environmental studies, parametric modeling, and site research, supported by discussions with clients and users. Iterative testing informed a shaded urban Siq linking architecture masses, improving walkability, circulation, and commercial interaction.
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from a Siq, a natural passage between rock formations, combined with forces shaping Jeddah urban structure. Architectural masses rise like landforms while a shaded valley organizes pedestrian movement. Three axes reflecting faith, trade, and stability structure the masterplan, linking seven masses through shaded routes and open spaces integrating landscape, movement, and commerce.
Project Duration: Design started in May 2025 and finished in December 2025, in Cairo, Egypt. The Project is to be executed n Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Operation Flow: Visitors move through the project along a shaded valley linking plazas, courtyards, and interior spaces. Terraced masses create a sequence of outdoor spaces where retail, culture, and hospitality unfold along walkable routes. Large canopy structures provide shade and shelter, allowing smooth transitions between shaded plazas and climate-controlled interiors. This arrangement supports continuous pedestrian flow while maintaining clear orientation across the development.
Image Credits: Ahmed Habib