Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City General Master Plan
Riyadh, 2018 - 2020
Elaboration of AS+P´s winning competition entry for a 344-ha site in Riyadh. The design takes its cue from a human scale while combining key aspects of sustainable urban planning. The features include keeping key facilities and utilities within walking district, mixed usages, and an integrated and resilient infrastructure


Use
Urban Planning
Timeframe
2018 - 2020
Client
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City

Promenade along Wadi Hanifah and the Arts Institute
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City is a fully integrated "People's Place" focusing on all facets of sustainable urban planning in form of a walkable, mixed-use neighbourhoods of short distances. It is the first nonprofit city of its kind which will contribute to achieving the goals of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk.” The vision behind the City is to serve as model for the development of the nonprofit sector globally, and as an incubator for youth as well as local and international institutions. The City will contribute to achieve the goals of Misk in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and qualifying future leaders by defining nonprofit work in its internal operational concept, and in terms of opportunities and youth training programs it will provide. In addition, the city will provide services that contribute to creating an attractive environment for all beneficiaries of the city’s offerings. The centre of the cluster is anchored by 3 interconnected districts that host the city’s main assets and destinations. The Cluster‘s FORUM is the core area and hub for education with the MiSK Foundation and Conference Centre, a Science Museum and the Academy. The IMMERSIVE DISTRICT offers a unique experience of retail and cultural programs. The LIFELINE is the main artery modelled as a liveable connection integrating flexible workplaces, residential and public amenities such as an Arts Institute. Each district is featured as a legible urban district and with a distinct architectural identity. AS+P emerged as the 1st price winner in a multilevel international competition with more than 200 renown participants and convinced the jury with its prominent approach and interdisciplinary team.

Bird view of Arts Axis in the heart of Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City

Bird view of the LIFELINE District

Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City with the LIFELINE and Wadi Hanifah

The LIFELINE