Al Khuzam Development
Riyadh, KSA
The park is located in the North of the City, the Al Khuzam Development, close to the Riyadh airport, and forms part of the new urban development. Its core is the long central spine that runs through the urban fabric and becomes the foundation of a new green connection aiming at the 15-minute city.
Client
NHC National Housing Company
Geography
Status
Year
2022 - ongoing
Area Size
5,600,000 m2 (560 ha) parks - 11,600,000 m2 (1,160 ha) of all development
Partners
Naga Architects, Zuhair Fayez, Partnership Consultants
Key project datas
1 Municipality involved 8.5 km of park length >560 ha park >1160 ha of all development >45 ha of public spaces >155.000 people in urban development 30.160 units (buildings and villas) 8,995 ppl / km2 density
The park is located in the North of the City, the Al Khuzam Development, close to the Riyadh airport, and forms part of the new urban development. Its core is the long central spine that runs through the urban fabric and becomes the foundation of a new green connection aiming at the 15-minute city.
Client
NHC National Housing Company
Geography
Status
Year
2022 - ongoing
Area Size
5,600,000 m2 (560 ha) parks - 11,600,000 m2 (1,160 ha) of all development
Partners
Naga Architects, Zuhair Fayez, Partnership Consultants
Key project datas
1 Municipality involved 8.5 km of park length >560 ha park >1160 ha of all development >45 ha of public spaces >155.000 people in urban development 30.160 units (buildings and villas) 8,995 ppl / km2 density
Nestled in the northern precincts of the City, adjacent to the bustling Riyadh airport, lies a verdant oasis set against the backdrop of rapid urban development. This park, a centrepiece of green urbanism, stretches along a meticulously designed central spine that weaves through the urban landscape, manifesting the City’s commitment to creating harmonious, natural spaces within its rapidly expanding borders.
The park’s design is distinguished by circular anchor points strategically positioned at the intersections where the central artery meets the meandering wadis. These anchor points serve not only as navigational markers but also divide the park into a series of smaller, intimate green spaces, effectively scaling the vastness of the landscape to a more human-centric experience.
As the park unfolds along the wadis, it seamlessly integrates into the urban fabric, its fluid nature softening the hard lines of the City’s architecture. The deliberate manipulation of the park’s topography introduces a series of undulating green hills, enriching the landscape with varying vistas. These topographical interventions are more than mere aesthetic embellishments; they conceal the encroaching architectural volumes from view, fostering secluded nooks that offer privacy to visitors. Additionally, the hills contribute to the park’s microclimate, casting much-needed shadows over the paths.
