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Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier by Ahmed Habib

Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Arkitekturës, Ndërtesave dhe Strukturave Competition Category.


BronziArkitekturë· 2026

Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Ahmed Habib

Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award Winner in Arkitekturë Category

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The Design

About Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier

Teksti i Librit: Me një buxhet ndërtimi që tejkalon 1.2 miliardë rialë saudite, projekti është konceptuar si një Siq urban ku masat arkitektonike ngrihen si forma toke, ndërsa një luginë e hijezuar organizon lëvizjen e këmbësorëve. Zhvillimi është strukturuar rreth tre boshteve që pasqyrojnë besimin, tregtinë dhe stabilitetin, duke lidhur shtatë masa nëpërmjet rrugëve të hijezuara dhe hapësirave të hapura. Format tarracore dalin nga oborret e gjelbëruara dhe shtigjet e hijezuara, ndërsa tendat e rrjedhshme shtrihen përgjatë rrugëve të kalimit për të ofruar mbrojtje nga klima dhe për të lidhur pjesë të ndryshme të projektit, duke formuar një ambient urban dallues në Xheda.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award

Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier është fitues i Çmimit të Bronztë A' Design Award, një njohje shumë prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të shquara, të dalluara për krijimtari, shpikësi dhe mprehtësi. Fituesit e Bronztë janë objekte shumë të aftë dhe goditëse në krijimtarinë e tyre, që vërtetojnë përvojën e gjerë, imagjinatën dhe shkathtësinë e dizajnerëve të tyre. Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier pritet të jetë një objekt shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, jashtëzakonisht profesional dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Bronztë A' Design Award përfshin praktikat më të mira në art, shkencë, dizajn dhe teknologji dhe shquhet për vëmendjen ndaj detajeve. Siq Funksioni Parësor: Distrikt me Përdorim të Përzier i plotëson shkëlqyeshëm nevojat, prek dëshirat, magjepson ndjenjat dhe tërheq kureshtjen.

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

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