Thakher City Hotels, Mecca, Saudi Arabia (3D animation)
Within two kilometers of AI Haram in Mecca, Thakher City seeks to create a unique and memorable residential and hospitality based environment.
The concept plan enhances the pilgrimage experience; improves vehicular and pedestrian mobility; addresses geotechnical and site accessibility issues; and creates a robust, interconnected open space network.
Designed to accommodate up to 250,000 guests during peak periods, the design is based on a unified grid pattern that can house a multitude of different parcels and scenarios as well as subtly orientate guests toward Al Haram at all times. Program elements include The Canyon, Thakher Park, Thakher Plaza, a pedestrian souk, hotels, residential, office, retail, mosques, utilizes and public facilities.