Jeddah Central Development is a megaproject transformation of a previously inaccessible brownfield site into a dynamic downtown waterfront and global destination. Covering 5.7 square kilometers along Jeddah’s northern coast, this mixed-use development redefines the waterfront as a hub of urban renewal and community life. Paying tribute to the city’s historic center, it offers a vibrant downtown where tradition and innovation merge seamlessly.
As the landscape architect responsible for designing the public realm, including the streetscape, beach, urban waterfront, city park, and neighborhood parks, SWA collaborates closely with urban designers, architects, and engineers to integrate these spaces into the city’s fabric, making them a vital part of Jeddah’s evolving narrative. The project responsibly rehabilitates brownfield land, restoring public life along the Red Sea shoreline for all to enjoy.
Jeddah Central District aims to be a premier waterfront destination, featuring world-class landmarks and attractions. Its architecture and public spaces foster engagement and interaction, enhancing Jeddah’s status as a vibrant regional and international destination.
Lynwood Mega-Playground
The City of Lynwood is renowned for its aerospace research and manufacturing industry. As a predominantly Latino, blue-collar, and park-poor city, Lynwood deserves a park and playground rooted in its own culture and history, with a variety of programs and play opportunities.
With these great aspirations, the Lynwood Mega Playground project site was sele...
Resonant Memory: One October Memorial
Inspired by the shared love of country music that brought people from all over the world together for the Route 91 Music Festival, Resonant Memory is based on the shape of an acoustic guitar. The design makes particular use of the instrument’s sound hole as a recurring motif to represent absence, honoring the lives lost on October 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada...
Uptown ATX Master Plan
Previously a single-use, auto-centric office complex, Uptown ATX is a 66-acre transformation resulting in a transit-oriented, mixed-use neighborhood that further bolsters the burgeoning technology hub of Northwest Austin. Situated between the Charles Schwab campus and The Domain, the Uptown ATX master plan features 3.2 million square feet of workspace, 2.9 mil...
Pacific Plaza
The latest step in the renaissance of Downtown Dallas has arrived with Pacific Plaza, a 3.89-acre public park that serves the central business district’s burgeoning population and contributes substantially to the city’s outdoor experience. The first of an ambitious four-park initiative, Pacific Plaza complements adjacent urban greenspace with a varied program ...