The KING ROAD MALL reinvents the shopping experience. It offers an exclusive shopping experience in a unique architectural space. To separate the project from other shopping centers, malls and department stores we decided to take a look both at the rich history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and contemporary architectural tendencies. The result is a building that is both extremly functional and timeless in its design.

The shape of the King Road Mall was derived from the his­torical Al-Balad district. This resulted in blocks of varying sizes spread around the plot. The blocks are connected by a common area in the middle and then “pierced” with two atriums. Each providing a vertical connection through the mall – escalators and elevators. At the same time on the ground floor they create two differ­ent spaces – an oasis and an event space.

Finally, the blocks are defined by creating an intriguing architectural language. The style is a modern interpretation of traditional elements used in the local architecture, especially the fascinating patterns and elegant arches. Some of the arches/windows can be covered with metal pattern in gold color to ensure protection from the sun for the specific areas.

A set of patterns was custom made patterns was created spe­cifically for the project, this can be combined with various facade colors of the individual blocks. All of these can be cut out of fi­ber-concrete panels- for example EQUITONE.