Red Sea Clouds

Red Sea Clouds

Mixed-use

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Set along Jeddah's newly developed corniche, Red Sea Clouds emerges as a pivotal project in an area where urban development is driving both economic and cultural growth. The increasing value of this site offers the opportunity to shape a fresh identity, blending modernity with the region's historical connection to the Red Sea. The intervention introduces a refined interplay of geometry and materials, subtly enhancing the serene coastal environment. The design balances bold innovation with harmony, providing a peaceful yet dynamic presence on the waterfront. The program integrates retail, commercial, event, and public areas, creating an open, cloud-like structure. Expansive, fluid spaces invite visitors to explore while soft lines and transparency generate a calming atmosphere. The human experience is one of quiet intrigue, where gentle plays of light and internal gardens merge with functional spaces, offering seamless connections to the sea. Utilizing advanced BIM and offsite modular construction techniques, the project enhances efficiency, worker safety, and environmental impact.
Link
https://www.maqam.international/redseaclouds
Country
Saudi Arabia
MAQAM: Mindful and Quantum Acquisitions ModelingH3.POD21Maqam (Mindful and quantum acquisitions modeling) is an architectural design and property development company. We use cutting edge technology to increase the social, environmental, and economic value of places around the world. From urban to rural, the contexts we work in are diverse; yet all in a state of transformation. As experts of the built environment, we conceptualize and deliver architecture that celebrates and enhances the particularities of the given context, while providing high returns for investors. Maqam was founded by Karim Rouabah in 2024. Prior to this, Karim worked on several prestigious projects around the world for clients including Bulgari, Qatar National Bank and Beijng National Art Museum; and has collaborated with architecture firms including Fosters+Partners (London), BIG (Copenhagen) and SO-IL (New York). Working from concept to completion, he developed expertise in handling large and complex architectural data; from information about geometry and fabrication methods to energy performance and environmental science. He holds a masters in architecture from the University of Nottingham, where he currently teaches undergraduate ADS (Architectural Design Studio). He is also co-founder of the postgraduate ADS "MetaPolis" at Birmingham City University, which explores urban and building design in relation to emerging communication technology and the metaverse.

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