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Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy by Ahmed Habib

Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.


QullqiUkupi· 2021

Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Mi-nus

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy

Al Majlis nisqaqa Riyadh llaqtapi huk mall ukhupi tarikuq Saudi ñawpa mikhuna wasim. Ukhun 1,570 metros cuadrados chhikam kachkan, chaymi Saudi wasichay ruwaymanta suqta chunka watakunapi llaqta kaynin yuyarichin. Kuyuq modulokunam callejones kallpayuqta paqarichinku, achka rikchaq q'uñusqakunatapas. Watukuqkunaqa pampapim tiyanku hinaspa mikhunku huñusqa runakunapi, sapa huñusqamanmi wisq'asqa utaq chawpi wisq'asqa kuchu qusqa kachkan, sapallanku kanankupaq. Tukuchaykunapi kanmi stucco, matt nogal k'aspi, t'uqusqa pantallakuna hinaspa mashrabiya, musuq hinallataq kawsay imaymanakunata huñuspa, Saudi kawsay saqisqata rikuchispa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Al Majlis Ruwaykachaq: Mikhuna Wasi Ukhu Kamachiy achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

Behind the Design

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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

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