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MUSAHAMA Design Competition

The competition is a pivotal initiative, launched in collaboration with ROSHN, to showcase the talents of local designers and promote the use of local materials

SEDRA's 
Pedestrian Spine

In each of ROSHN’s communities, a spine plays a crucial role in linking various neighborhood assets and fostering a cohesive and vibrant community atmosphere.

 

The SEDRA Pedestrian Spine, integrates essential community amenities, including religious, educational, retail and leisure facilities such as:

01

Mosque

02

Neighborhood Convenience Center

03

Early Education Center

04

Park

Competition Details

This competition invites visionary architects to re-imagine these assets, developing bold and creative ideas that enhance the flow and interaction between community elements. The goal is to foster social interaction while reflecting a deep understanding of local innovation and tradition by focusing on the following elements:

  1. Local Materials

    Emphasize the use of local materials to promote sustainability and support local industries

  2. Cultural Identity and Regional Style

    Reflect the identity and lifestyle of the Saudi community, and present a modern interpretation of the regional architectural style

  3. Design Excellence

    Showcase creativity, innovation and design merit

  4. Functionality

    Address functional requirements and user needs

  5. Urban Response

    Address urban context and placemaking, and demonstrate how each component contributes to a cohesive neighborhood fabric

Competition Tracks 

MUSAHAMA Design Competition

Rising Architects

Open for Saudi nationals in their final academic year and recent graduates in the field of architecture.

Rising Architects

Emerging Design Firms

Open for emerging firms that are founded by a Saudi national and based in Saudi Arabia.