Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit by Ahmed Habib

Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Arkitektura, Gusali at Estruktura Competition Category.

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Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Ahmed Habib

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit

Teksto ng Aklat: Sa badyet ng konstruksyon na lumalampas sa 1.2 bilyong Saudi riyal, ang proyekto ay binuo bilang isang urban na Siq kung saan ang mga arkitektural na masa ay umaangat tulad ng mga anyong-lupa habang ang isang malilim na lambak ang nag-aayos sa galaw ng mga naglalakad. Ang pagpapaunlad ay nakaayos sa palibot ng tatlong ehe na sumasalamin sa pananampalataya, kalakalan, at katatagan, na nag-uugnay sa pitong masa sa pamamagitan ng mga malilim na ruta at bukas na espasyo. Ang mga hugis-terasa ay sumisibol mula sa mga patyong may halamanan at malilim na landas, habang ang umaagos na mga kanopi ay umaabot sa mga daanan upang magbigay ng proteksyon sa klima at iugnay ang iba't ibang bahagi ng proyekto, na bumubuo ng isang natatanging urban na kapaligiran sa Jeddah.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Siq Pangunahing Punsyon: Distrito ng Halu-halong Gamit ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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