Recent Submissions

  • Healing center in allith

    Mohammed, Mohammed F. M.; Alzhrani, Ghaida; Architecture
    The major goal of this study is to gather information for the creation of a therapeutic facility. Studying the hot springs and their history comes after looking for great architects who have worked on projects similar to this one, after defining the project statement and the chosen city, defining the project's vision and its relevance to the Saudi Vision 2030, providing supporting case studies, and analyzing all priorities. Hot springs are regarded as one of the most significant geographical features that offer significant advantages for treating a variety of diseases as well as providing relaxation through the inhalation of water vapor. Such a project needs to be thoroughly researched in all of its facets and all requirements must be carefully considered. The creation of an unique project in Saudi Arabia will start with this research. According to the Tourism Vision 2030, it will support in enhancing national tourism.
  • Harmony Haven Music Academy

    Refaat, Ahmed Mohamed; Dowaydari, Basma; Architecture
    Process streamlining, improved design communication, and user experience simulation are all goals of architects. As a result, the knowledge-based society in architecture encourages experimentation and creativity while simultaneously promoting the efficient and ecological production of physical environments. The architectural idea for a music academy is also investigated in this abstract as a case study within the context of a knowledge-based society. The Music Academy is an example of how architecture can adopt the ideas of a knowledge-based society by embracing technology, interdisciplinary cooperation, and creative design approaches. This project emphasizes the value of developing areas that encourage creativity, offer excellent acoustics, and aid budding musicians' educational journeys. In the end, the knowledge-based society in architecture brings new chances and difficulties to those working in the field. In order to accept this paradigm shift, architects must develop a flexible and collaborative attitude, cross conventional barriers, and recognize the value of knowledge-sharing and creativity. Only by undergoing these changes will the architectural profession be able to continue to progress and better society
  • DAR: Museum of Arabic Language

    Refaat, Ahmed Mohamed; Al Ansari, Dania; Architecture
  • Hayy - Jeddah Cultural Hub

    Refaat, Ahmed Mohamed; Bindagji, Rahaf; Architecture
  • Ajyal Art Hub

    Refaat, Ahmed Mohamed; Mustafa Salih Elfadul, Gaidaa; Architecture
    A multiplex community hub that connects society with the art archive as the medium and aims to be a space for creative and artistic activities. The cultural hub not only exhibits the Hijazi culture but also creates an interactive environment, where visitors will get engaged and experience firsthand— making the entire experience more memorable and enjoyable.
  • Culinary Art Academy

    Ragab, Tarek; Shuailah, Alya; Architecture
  • knowledge-based City and vibrant society: METAVERSE Hub for Technology and Innovation

    Refaat, Ahmed Mohamed; Alharbi, Nouf; Architecture
    In 2030 vision, Saudi Arabia will be one of the countries that has many centres and hubs for gaming and E-sports. The vision for E-sports includes 3 main objectives that have a direct impact on citizens, the private sector, fans and professionals of games and E-sports around the world, which is to raise the quality of life by improving the players’ experience, providing new entertainment opportunities, and achieving an economic impact by contributing to the gross domestic product by about 50 billion riyals directly and indirectly. Also the creation of 39,000 new direct and indirect job opportunities by 2030, providing the foundational environment for developing competencies, and aiming to reach global leadership and enhance the Kingdom’s position on the international arena, through the production of more than 30 competitive games Globally in the Kingdom’s studios, and reaching the top three countries in the number of professional E-sports players.
  • Headquarters of “NAQWA” organization for farming

    Refaat, Ahmed; hannawi, Ahad; Architecture
    The research paper will introduce the theme that is followed in the capstone. projects for the fall semester of 2022. It will include the definition of the theme which is a knowledge-based city, the foundation of a knowledge-based city, its attributes, and its formation. In addition to a vibrant society definition and its principles. in Addition to the architectural process for the project and the schematical designs.
  • The New Era of Al-ula

    Nayer, Aida; alahdal, Dalia; Architecture
  • Knowledge-Based Vibrant Society: Astro-Mania Museum and Training

    Refaat, Ahmed Mohamed; Sharara, Shahinaz H.; Architecture
  • Rebirth of Al-Qarah Mountain, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: Rock resort.

    Mohammed, Mohammed F. M.; Alorabi, Asayil; Architecture
    The main objective of this research is to collect information about a mountain resort. Beginning with the project statement and the selected city, describing the project vision and how it relates to the 2030 Saudi Vision, and looking for inspiring case studies of similar projects. The mountain resorts became popular these years in Saudi Arabia especially after launching Alula region's hotels and resorts which received widespread echoes in the tourism sectors, it's an idea to connect us with nature by preserving the natural elements as the main elements of the project. Such a project needs to be thoroughly researched with regard to its all aspects such as structure, design, accessibility, etc... to be successful.
  • QEMA: Cultural Wildlife Center

    Mohammed, Mohammed F. M.; Darweesh, Lara; Architecture
  • Underwater Residence Aquarium

    Ragab, Tarek; Batayb, Saja; Architecture
  • Souq Jeddah: Rediscovering a New Meaning of Souq

    Mohammed, Mohammed F. M.; Bataweel, Ghadeer; Architecture
    The primary goal of this study is to collect data for Souq designs. Begin by identifying the project statement and the chosen city, then define the project vision and how it corresponds to the 2030 Saudi Vision, provide more supporting case studies, and analyze all requirements. One of the most important aspects of the 2030 vision is entertainment programs. Such a project must be extensively explored in all aspects, and all requirements must be taken into account to create a pleasant user experience. The establishment of the Souq in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will begin with this research, and according to the Entertainment Authority, which was formed in accordance with the Kingdom's 2030 vision, commercial and entertainment initiatives will contribute in the upgrading of people' lives and national tourism.
  • Hirfah Cultural Experience Center

    Mohammed, Mohammed F. M.; Hussain, Alaa; Architecture
  • AL-Namas Eco Wellness Resort

    Mohammed, Mohammed F. M.; Jaffar, Marwa; Architecture
    The project aims to provide a place where relaxation, healing and recreation within the nature is founded. Constructing a building within the nature and providing spaces among the forests and overlooks the mountains and valleys as well as providing treatment from nature will help people to de stress and have the complete physical, mental and social health. Moreover, the project is seeking for wellness tourism that is important as any other type of tourisms. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia lacks this tourism and projects. There are three thermal water treatment centers in the southern part of the country and they are in a bad condition. Also, there is one under construction in Al-Madinah. Although there are around thirty areas rich with nature and resources that supports this kind of projects.
  • Dar Al-Gharmat

    Ragab, Tarek; Shoeib, Amira; Architecture
  • Marine World

    Fekry, Mohammed; Abualenain, Fatma
    The project aims are to transform Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastline into a global tourism hotspot. In addition to raise the awareness of pollution. The marine world has many objectives which are: Represent heritage of Jeddah as a coastal city, increase the interactions within the community and create a place to enhance the tourism in Saudi Arabia.
  • The Last Embrace

    Ivaniceva, Marina; Al-Dajani, Layan
    This capstone project proposes a 10 minutes fiction film about the story of Abdulrahman, a forty years old man and father, who is confronted with the reality of death and grief when he is forced to clear up his mother’s apartment who recently and suddenly passed away. The project will involve pre-production, production, and post-production phases. The first part of the capstone thesis (CINA450) consists of two chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introduction with background information, brief history, and the significance of the project. Chapter 2 includes the project Script, Treatment, Synopsis, Concept art, and Storyboard. The second part of the capstone thesis (CINA451) consists of the third chapter that provides the Pre- Production, Production, and Post-production stages.