Airport City in Jeddah shortlisted for 2021 Design Middle East Award
Chapman Taylor’s masterplan for Airport City, an innovative new urban district adjacent to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, has been shortlisted for a 2021 Design Middle East Award in the best future project category.
Airport City will be a world-class, mixed-use development which will become a leading destination for visitors from across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. The 1.91 million m² GBA masterplan for Airport City introduces an innovative mixed-use community concept to the region, creating diverse tourism and business opportunities while also providing a dynamic lifestyle and family entertainment venue.
The 1.91 million m² GBA masterplan for Airport City
Chapman Taylor is designing this transport-orientated urban development on behalf of client SARH Airport Development and Real Estate Investment, together with AE Prime as a lead consultant and project manager.
The scheme will deliver a dynamic and sustainable mix of provisions around a central avenue, which links the airport's railway station to the airport's dedicated mosque. Included within the masterplan are shops, leisure and entertainment functions, healthcare clinics, private residences, a financial district, an artisans' district, a green food yard and a central artists' district. A "Saudi Dreams" centre will provide an ideal showcase for the Kingdom's culture and ambitions.
The Lifestyle Centre hosts a wide range of leisure and entertainment activities.
The Arena will be a 68,700m2 state-of-the-venue for national sporting, entertainment, and recreational events.
The project creates a new hub gateway to Jeddah and beyond at the strategically important meeting point of the airport, high-speed railway station and the motorway junction between central Jeddah and the Northern Expansion Zone.
The masterplan design emphasises plug & play flexibility and high connectivity, with designs inspired by nature, history and traditional local architecture and art, in addition to careful planning, well-curated community spaces and an in-depth understanding of user requirements.
The 'Calm Community' district contains duplexes and apartments.
The Museum of Saudi Art and Culture will be a landmark feature in this zone’s landscape
Green spaces and water features are provided throughout the development, along with public squares, a village street, botanic gardens, a family promenade and other beautifully landscaped areas.
Airport City Jeddah previously won an Award for “Best Mixed-Use Architecture – Saudi Arabia” at the Arabia Property Awards and “Best Commercial Office” at the Cityscape Intelligence KSA Real Estate Awards.
Well done to everyone involved in this ambitious scheme for this well-deserved award nomination.