MASTER PLANNING
Bay La Sun Masterplan
The Client approached EDGE to re-evaluate the existing master plan for the Bay La Sun district designed by a leading international master planner. We strongly felt the highest value land parcels (close proximity to the water) should be the location for the higher density city center and taller developments.
- Location
- King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia
- GFA sqm
- 12,179,000
- Client
- Emaar, The Economic City
- Role
- Architect, Masterplanner
The center of the development was proposed for lower density developments providing the end users with much needed public parks, amenities and other community break-out spaces.
This idea alone led to a 600% increase in units with direct sea views bringing long term value to the development and the developer. The central green and other open community areas only help creating a better neighborhood and promoting a good family life.
King Abdullah Economic City is a mega project announced in 2005 by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the late King of Saudi Arabia and possesses a total development area of 181 km2. The city is located along the coast of the Red Sea, around 100 km north of Jeddah, the commercial hub of the Kingdom.
- Year
- 2015