Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana by Ahmed Habib

Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Habaka Anatiny ary Fampisehoana Competition Category.

VolafotsyAnatiny· 2021

Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Mi-nus

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Anatiny Category

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The Design

About Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana

Al Majlis dia fisakafoanana Saodiana nentim-paharazana ao anatin'ny foibe fivarotana iray any Riyadh. Ny anatiny dia mirefy 1 570 metatra toradroa ary mampahatsiahy ny toetran'ny tanàn-dehibe amin'ny rafitra maritrano Saodiana tamin'ny taona enimpolo. Ireo modely mifindra dia mamorona lalantsara mavitrika sy fifangaroana isan-karazany. Ny vahiny dia mipetraka sy misakafo eo an-tany amin'ny vondrona, ary ny vondrona tsirairay dia omena efitrano mihidy na semi-mihidy ho an'ny tsy fanaovana ampahibemaso. Ny famaranana dia ahitana stucco, hazo noix mate, efitra voatevika ary mashrabiya, mampifangaro singa maoderina sy ara-kolontsaina izay maneho ny lova Saodiana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Al Majlis Primary Function: Famolavolana Anatiny Fisakafoanana dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The 1,570 square meters restaurant is located inside a mall in Riyadh, Saudi captured the essence of a typical sixties urban experience. The interior and layout mimicked the earlier urban fabric by disorderly shifting modules to create dynamic alley ways, fully immersing users in the authentic experience. The materials and accessories used, were a collective combination of modern and cultural elements to represent the Saudi heritage.
Dimensions & Packaging: Ground Floor Area: 1,020 sqm
Mezzanine Floor Area: 550 sqm
Number of closed rooms: 13 rooms & 1 VIP room
Number of semi-enclosed rooms: 25 rooms
Kitchen Area: 435 sqm
Total clear double height: 9.2 meters
Ground clear height: 5 meters
Mezzanine clear height: 3.6 meters
Tags: Architecture, Commercial, Traditional, Design, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Social, Restaurant, Interior, Saudi, Jeddah
Production Technology: -Internal Structure: Steel, GRG Glass Reinforced Gypsum, GRC Glass Reinforced Concrete, Cement Board -Main Finishes: Off White Stucco, Beige Stucco, Gray Stucco, Matt Walnut Wood, Double Glazed Glass, Perforated Screens, Mashrabiya.
Design Challenge: Creating external traditional Saudi urban feeling inside an indoor space while respecting the operational and privacy needs were the main design challenges.
Research: Type-Objective-Methodology
1-Data Collection research-Project needs analysis-Client meetings & web based research
2-Cultural research-Zoning & Privacy needs-Social Questionnaire
3-Design Direction research-General mood board, Massing & Materials-Saudi Urban Study & Web based research
4-Technical research-Identify Construction methodology-Subject Matter Experts & Web based Research
5-Operational research-Zoning & facilities-Subject Matter Experts & Web based Research
Inspiration: The general mood was inspired from traditional Saudi architecture in the sixties to create dynamic alley ways and urban-like experience to fully immerse users in the authentic feeling.
Project Duration: Duration: The project design Process started in July 2020 and finished in September 2020 Location: Riyadh, KSA
Operation Flow: Al Majlis Al Khaleeji is a traditional Saudi restaurant were guests site & eat on the ground in groups, each group has their own semi/enclosed space space for privacy.
Team Members: Design Director: Ahmed Habib
Assistant Design Architect: Mostafa Al Haj
Technical Architect: Mohamed Sherif
3D Visualization: Oleksandr Bakhmatskyi