Rwaq Taiba — golden hour street view near the Prophet's Mosque
06 — Urban Design Competition · Completed

Rwaq Taiba

Location
Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Typology
Urban Design Competition
Status
Completed
Role
Urban Design + Visualization
The Brief

Preserving the fabric,
a kilometre from the Mosque.

Rwaq Taiba proposes a development approach that simulates the historical, cultural, urban and environmental heritage of Madinah — humanizing urban spaces and reinforcing the city's visual identity while creating attractive investment opportunity. Sited in the Asifrain neighbourhood, about a kilometre southwest of the Prophet's Mosque, the project respects the sanctity of the place while connecting several of the city's major attractions.

Design Strategy

One axis, two gates.

The strategy relies on forming a single artery that carries the character of sustainability through an introductory journey for the visitor — moving through the religious, cultural, social and commercial activities within integrated urban buildings. The axis is anchored by two points of attraction: the Railway Gate and the Harrat Al-Wabrah Gate, joined by a main gate that confirms the urban life of the void between them.

Evening street render of the Rwaq Taiba development Night aerial render of the Rwaq Taiba courtyard
Program

Nineteen destinations
along the spine.

Railway Gate Visitor & Tourism Centre Arabic Kitchen Al-Hay Mosque Plaza Cafe Zone Sports Arena Educational Complex Al-Manaratain Mosque Square Al-Manaratain Bazar Historical Square Handicraft Market The Guest House Taiba Museum Cultural Library Exhibition Restaurants Khan Taiba Square The Hotel Open Mall
Gallery

Rwaq Taiba, in full.

Aerial golden hour context render of Rwaq Taiba Golden hour street render near the Prophet's Mosque Arcade market render with shoppers Evening street render with traditional facades
Type
Urban Design Competition
Role
Urban Design + Visualization
Status
Completed