London-based architect and master planner Chapman Taylor has unveiled the design for the 150,000 square metre Porta Jeddah mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia.
Set to become an iconic landmark in the city, the project, developed by Tadawul-listed Saudi Real Estate Co, will house retail, F&B and leisure elements, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday.
The principal designer of the project, Olly Bradley-Barnard, said: “We are confident that our design will create a high-quality destination that exceeds the expectations of visitors.
“It was important to create a vibrant and energetic design that responds to the needs of the city and its residents.”
Porta Jeddah comes as part of several high-profile developments that Chapman Taylor is working on in the Middle East to meet the needs of modern cities.
The design draws inspiration from the city’s cultural heritage and includes elements of Jeddah, such as the Makkah Gate, the old port, Al Balad and the palace gardens.
