1. Space Allocation
The overall design is allocated for a total of six restaurants:
Five indoor restaurants distributed throughout the main structure.
One outdoor restaurant located on the rooftop, taking full advantage of the existing open-air space.
2. Façade Engineering and Treatments
The façade enhancement strategy includes the following key interventions:
a. Entrance Feature Wall
A prominent protruding wall element is designed at the main entrance, guiding visitors toward the lobby/foyer area. This feature wall:
- Reaches the height of the main building structure.
- Is integrated with grooved or recessed strip lighting.
- Is clad in marble or granite for a luxurious finish.
- For cost-efficiency, an alternative finish using flexible stone veneer is proposed, available in and around Jeddah through suppliers such as:
- https://svw.sa/ Stone Veneer Works (SVW) – Advantages of Stone Veneer over traditional stone
- https://www.ebarza.com/
b. Decorative Islamic Relief Panels (GRC)
To introduce traditional Islamic aesthetics in an affordable, lightweight, and durable manner, we propose the use of Glassfiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC) panels with intricate Islamic motifs. These can be sourced locally from:
- Al Fajr GRC Factory
- Al Fanar GRC & Decorations
- Al Haramain Marbles & Stones
- Al Rajhi GRC
Additionally, procurement can be done through online platforms or building exhibitions such as:
- Haraj.com.sa
- Expatriates.com (Jeddah section)
- Saudi Build Expo (contact directly for latest exhibitors)
c. Highlighted Façade Elements with ACP
Selected portions of the façade will incorporate protruding surfaces clad in Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP), with contrast warm color, combined with linear grooved strip lighting to emphasize form and visibility.
d. Transparent Screen Façade Panels
Another layer of the façade treatment involves the use of transparent screen façade panels made of aluminum, with a matte black finish to achieve a modern yet subtle visual effect. This material can be sourced from:
- https://www.alumideas.com/product-category/aluminum-facade-panels (Alumideas Aluminum Facade Panels)
3. Building Name and Restaurant Logos
The placement of the building name and/or restaurant logos will be:
- Integrated into the designated façade areas, or
- Aligned with the branding guidelines and SOPs provided by the respective restaurant owners.
1. Link Material for GRC Carved:
https://forsaah.com/listings/%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-0565125654-4/
2. Link Material for Aluminum cladding facade panels:
https://www.alumideas.com/product/aluminum-cladding-facade-panels?lang=ar
3. Link Material for Flexible Stone:
https://svw.sa/product-category/mcm/