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The talent art and craft schoolThe undersigned here by certify that they have read and recommend to the college of Architecture and Design for acceptance a thesis entitled “The Talent Art and Craft School" in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
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Jeddah Water Sports HubFor as long as humans have existed, there has been a need for humans to connect with water. One of the thrilling ways to achieve this connection is through watersports. It dates to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks where they practiced swimming, rowing, and sailing. These activities had cultural and religious roots. Today, watersports centers are a thriving industry that offers a diverse range of activities, from traditional sailing and rowing to advanced sports like kiteboarding and jet skiing. These centers do not only provide equipment and instruction but also a sense of community for water sports enthusiasts. People nowadays are willing to commute for hours to participate in such activities. Watersports centers act as a gateway to water-based activities. They are recreational facilities connected to water bodies, making watersports available for a wider range of individuals in a safe and organized manner. It often is placed in a scenic location and includes training, gear rental and strictly considers safety measures.
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Jeddah Media Production HubThe main ideas for creating an effective media production hub are outlined in this abstract. The goal of the project is to create a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic atmosphere that encourages the development of various media productions . The project's scope includes establishing a media production hub to boost the media industry, assist local production, and engage in cooperative commerce with foreign businesses and producers. It serves as a central location for all producers, writers, directors, animators, filmmakers, and technicians. They require space to develop original concepts and bring them to life for the audience in many production areas such as movies, TV series, magazines, music, and journalism. Thus, the media production center serves as a venue for youths with talent to meet professionals in a variety of settings, such as cinema, studios, and stage. The study of the thesis examined the concept, program, architecture, site, and structural system of two distinct case studies. It also researched the departmental zones and the standard needs for the various buildings to determine the project's program. Then, The media sector during Vision 2030 media production center. After determining which of the two offered locations would be ideal for the project based on a set of criteria, it examined the chosen location. The project's outcome consisted of an office building, a movie theater, a performance stage, sound studios, a music studio, a film and television studio, an animation studio, retailer photography studio, a Drawing studio, a green room, and food courts.
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Recreational Resort on the Red SeaResorts and hotels are essential components of the tourism and hospitality sector, providing accommodation and recreational opportunities for both locals and tourists. A primary goal of Saudi Vision 2030 is to promote the country as an attractive tourist destination, with a strong emphasis on enhancing tourism-related infrastructure, such as hotels and resorts, to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. Consequently, the development of a 5-star beach resort in Jeddah is crucial for offering a comprehensive facility that provides various types of accommodation, relaxation, and recreational opportunities, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of both local and international tourists. This research focuses on thoroughly understanding and examining the fundamental components and principles of designing a beach resort. The paper consists of several chapters. The first chapter introduces the concept of resorts, focusing on 5-star beach resorts, their services and amenities, key factors in resort planning, design guidelines, and sustainability in resort design. The second chapter presents a detailed case study of the Susona Bodrum Resort in Turkey, analyzing its architecture, functional layout, circulation, and spatial design. The third chapter explores Saudi Vision 2030, urban development in Jeddah, and evaluates potential sites for the project. The fourth chapter details the proposed building program for the resort, incorporating design guidelines, benchmarking, and site analysis to define key zones and requirements. The fifth chapter presents the final design project, including conceptual analysis and form generation process, architectural drawings, structural and HVAC systems, and site development, concluding with high-quality project renders. The appendix addresses building standards and space analysis, including hotel facilities, villa design typologies, and structural and electromechanical building systems. The outcome of this research lays the foundation for designing a beach resort by addressing the fundamental elements, principles, and design guidelines necessary for the successful implementation of a 5-star beach resort in Jeddah.
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Jeddah Community Art CenterSaudi Arabia is heading towards a global change leading with its Vision 2030 initiative, highlighting one of the most important sectors which concerns tourism and entertainment. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is a lively urban city with many functions and activities. Until now, Jeddah has no central hub that can attract locals and tourists like other metropolitan cities. To resolve this problem, a community center would be a crucial element that can attract people from different areas. Developing and designing a community art center is beneficial to the city as well as Saudi’s Vision 2030 initiative; it can help create a bustling cultural center in the neighborhood and in the city itself. Community centers act as a hub and can attract citizens and tourists, fostering cultural, and communal engagement in a singular location. This research will explain the process of designing an art center. Case studies and field studies are analyzed to assess the function and details of the project. The standard building systems were also studied and analyzed to understand the approximate area of users. To identify the most suitable site, a selection criterion was created to select the most appropriate region and then the most suitable site in terms of accessibility, size, and connectivity. Lastly, the project program was deduced from similar projects through benchmarking. The paper will discuss all the crucial elements to create a successful art center in the heart of the vibrant city of Jeddah. The outcome of the paper after researching and assessing guidelines is a proposed design for a community art center located in New Jeddah that serves the city and its art community.
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Jeddah Urban Retail ParkThis research project focuses on the complete study of the urban retail park idea and how this project relates to Saudi Arabia's goal of 2030. The concept intends to include a lively retail environment, crucial design principles, and sustainability practices. The initial phases of this research entail a thorough examination of several case studies and field investigations. These studies are valuable resources, providing insights into successful urban retail park concepts and highlighting the critical factors that lead to their effectiveness. Reviewing these real-world instances lays a foundation for the project's succeeding phases. A significant part of the research is devoted to site analysis. This requires thoroughly examining alternative locations from various angles, considering accessibility, demographic trends, and economic viability. The correct location is critical to the project's success, and this phase thoroughly examines several site choices. The research also includes the creation of a precise construction program. This program serves as the blueprint for the physical and functional parts of the project. It defines space distribution for various purposes and zones, ensuring the project is well-designed and meets its intended users' varying demands and preferences. By diving into these essential issues, this research project hopes to contribute to constructing a lively and sustainable urban retail park that aligns with Vision 2030 objectives and incorporates current design concepts in retail and urban growth.
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Jeddah Opera HouseThis research provides an overview of the design of an opera house in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The project will seek to weave the traditional Saudi Arabian cultural elements with a contemporary architectural principle to create a diverse yet culturally related space for community engagement and creative expression. This project aims to redefine the purpose of an opera house by integrating the building with the public realm. As an extension of the iconic Jeddah Waterfront development, the opera house will be woven into its surroundings, creating an interactive democratic space for all to enjoy. The aim of the project is to create a space that is not only a cultural hub but also a place for the community to gather and enjoy. In addition to the performances that will occur within the building, the outdoor space will be a community space where countless activities can be hosted for the public to enjoy. The research consists of five chapters starting with an introduction that emphasizes the historical importance of opera houses, followed by a case study on Zaha Hadid's Guangzhou Opera House. The third chapter focuses on the meticulous site selection process, including the assessment of different areas and site options based on specific criteria. The fourth chapter is the project program chapter, which outlines the opera house project program, that has been shaped by the information gathered from the preceding chapters and architectural resources. Finally, the fifth and final chapter consists of the final project outcome and its deliverables.
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Art and Craft CenterThis project is about the importance of the return to traditional handicraft practice , Those crafts were buried due to the emergence of technology and the industrial revolution, Which led to a gap between the present and the past. Therefore, we need a place dedicated to learning and practicing those crafts, which were found primarily to satisfy the human need,Not only that, but it also helps to understand tactile perception, production of emotional values and creative need in humans .Which we lost most of them in the technological explosion these days. The main purpose of this center is to create a local platform for everyone who has a handcraft and display it and to teach new generations about traditional crafts to acquire and exchange knowledge and create new job opportunities .
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Man and Place - Creative Design TransformationsThis book is a result of the 1st ARCH and DESN International Conference (previously Memaryat) Conference held at Effat University on the 8th and 9th of February 2023, and includes chapters dealing with the critical manifestation of “Man and Place” to accommodate and embrace social, economic, and environmental needs within a balanced, integrated system. The book is groundbreaking in that it brings together some of the brightest minds in academia and industry. The book includes a diverse range of contributions from esteemed academics and practitioners and offers a unique platform for thought-provoking discussions and innovative strategies that will help shape the cities of tomorrow. Further chapters include topics such as sustainability and creative transformations, smart cities, environmental resilience, resilient local economies, manufacturing innovations, and smart products. This book will be of interest to decision-makers, architects, interior designers, product designers, urban planners, urban designers, entrepreneurs, educators, and agencies.
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Advanced Educational HubThis project was chosen to introduce a different educational system by combining education with entertainment to make the path to education more durable and teach children physical and psychological independence from early ages.
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Enhancing Human Experience as a Key Factor to Encourage Walkability in NeighborhoodsThis research investigates the approach for encouraging walkability in neighborhoods by enhancing the human experience of the outdoors. The research is focused to explore this relationship in the context of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In that sense the research firstly explored different literature reviews for the notion of walkability in neighborhoods, its importance, the different indicators that encourage walkability and it was concluded in chapter two with the walkability framework that has 7 categories; safety, infrastructure, comfort, convenience, density, diversity, and outcome, and 22 subcategories, to be followed with exploring the notion of human experience, its definition and type, and its relation to the urban design and it was concluded in chapter three that human experience has three types; physical experience, mental experience, and emotional experience. The research went through a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; structured interviews to 9 experts in the field of urban design, and surveys for 50 people who practice walking in neighborhoods. It resulted in weighing the importance of the 7 walkability categories and 22 sub-categories. Furthermore, it linked the 59 walkability indicators with the different types of experience. The final framework of Walkability and Human Experience is meant to show the strongest and most influential walkability indicators that positively affect human experience of its different types. It links each indicator to the three types of experience solely, so it gives a clear understanding of how much the indicator is related to the type of experience (shown as a percentage). The framework will aid and assist planners, officials, and decision-makers by allowing them to choose the most effective walkability indicators in enhancing human outdoor experience.