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Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela by Ahmed Habib

Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.


IsilivaIngaphakathi· 2021

Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Mi-nus

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela

Al Majlis iyindawo yokudlela yesintu yaseSaudi etholakala ngaphakathi kwesikhungo sokuthenga eRiyadh. Ingaphakathi limboza amamitha-skwele angu-1,570 futhi likhumbuza isimo sedolobha sokwakhiwa kwezakhiwo zaseSaudi zeminyaka yamashumi ayisithupha. Amamojula ashintshayo akha izindledlana ezinamandla kanye nenhlanganisela ehlukahlukene yezindikimba. Izivakashi zihlala futhi zidle phansi ngamaqembu, futhi iqembu ngalinye linikezwa igumbi elivaliwe noma elivaleke ingxenye ukuze kube nobumfihlo. Okuqedelayo kufaka phakathi i-stucco, ukhuni lwe-walnut olungakhazimuli, izikrini ezinamagobolondo kanye ne-mashrabiya, okuhlanganisa izici zesimanje nezamasiko ezibonisa amagugu aseSaudi.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Al Majlis Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokudlela iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

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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