First images of Chapman Taylor-designed Enar residential-led mixed-use scheme in Riyadh released
Chapman Taylor is excited to be involved in the Enar Project, an enchanting residential-led mixed-use destination in the capital city of Riyadh. It will be a vibrant neighbourhood that harmoniously combines serene residential living with diverse commercial services. At its core, this masterplan addresses the most sustainable point of all: to support the ‘Circle of Life.’
The Masterplan
The Enar Masterplan represents a vibrant community designed to reflect the essence of Riyadh City’s identity while fostering its own contemporary touch.
The multifaceted masterplan will deliver approximately 450,000 sqm of new development, providing environments to live, meet, shop, eat, work and play, intertwined throughout the urban fabric. All of which provides activity and uses at street level and connects the many public spaces where residents and visitors can gather and thrive.
Emphasising urban greening, safe streets, and cultural vibrancy, the masterplan offers leisure, recreation, and contemplation opportunities, ensuring a holistic and enriching experience for visitors and residents of Al Hamra. Pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles can circulate throughout the master plan, with a hierarchy of routes that provide spaces for them to feel safe and secure.
The Vision
Riyadh is home to some of the most exciting and ambitious developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the project's vision is to align with these high standards to develop a world-class residential-led, mixed-use development. At the heart of this development is the coming together of ‘Community’ in many wonderful ways. From the new and mixed community that will visit the development to work, shop, eat and play and the larger new diverse community that will call it home. The scheme will support the wider Riyadh Community and underpin the Saudi 2030 Vision.
The core aspirations of the project are to create a mixed-use destination and community that establishes itself as an exemplary urban district providing state-of-the-art amenities and facilities for its residents and visitors. The project vision is set out by five key principles and themes that run throughout the project.
Key Principles
- SENSE OF COMMUNITY - The scheme will create a strong sense of community by combining public and private spaces.
- BROAD MIX OF USES & FUNCTIONS - The scheme will include various uses to create a dynamic development with a high footfall for both locals and visitors.
- AUTHENTIC PUBLIC REALM - The scheme is to include unique and authentic public realm, this is through both landscaped and hardscaped public spaces.
- ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES -The scheme will include various activities and amenities to create a bustling development from sports facilities to a public plaza with events.
- DISTINCTLY RIYADH - The Al Hamra development will become a unique scheme encompassing Riyadh's future aspirations while respecting and evocating the past culture and history.
The Concept Narrative
The project is distinguished by its meticulous architectural design, blending traditional and modern aesthetics with natural beauty. At the heart of the neighbourhood lies a lush green park with charming water pools, creating a peaceful and tranquil ambience with designated areas for walking and sitting by the water. The park is surrounded by buildings and streets lined with natural trees and plants, illuminating the area like the sun brightens the world with its rays. The light radiating from the project's core will also brighten its residents' lives, instilling comfort and tranquillity in their hearts.
The project offers a variety of residential units to suit different tastes and needs, ranging from luxury apartments to contemporary Villas designed to the highest quality standards. Enar also features commercial offices and a diverse selection of international shops, restaurants and cafes, providing Enar visitors with a unique shopping experience.
Additionally, Enar boasts a strategic location on King Abdullah Road, close to the Eastern Ring Road, which connects King Khalid International Airport in the northern part of the city with its centre. This road grants easy access to the various vital areas of Riyadh. Residents and visitors can conveniently travel within the capital, whether by car or through the network of train stations set to become operational soon.
Enar is a fully serviced neighbourhood. It is ideal for living, working, and enjoying the beauty of nature in an upscale and sustainable environment.
Fundamentally this intent to sustain such a wide and diverse community means that at its core, this masterplan addresses the most sustainable point of all, to support the ‘Circle of Life.’