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.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
In the early 1970s, the National Park Service began the enormous task of creating a new national recreation area in the midst of an urban center—the San Francisco Bay Area, home to 4.5 million people at the time. Riding the wake of the environmental revolution of the late 1960s, the Park Service would need to find consensus among a wide range of constituents, ...
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 ...
Hi Line Connector
The Hi Line Connector spans one mile through Dallas’ Design District, linking two of the city’s most valuable urban core public assets: the Katy and Trinity Strand Trails. This transformative project introduces raised bike lanes and enhances the pedestrian experience by improving and realigning existing roadways. Beyond the physical infrastructure,...
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...