Connection to Nature
Wherever possible, connections to nature are considered and interconnected. The ratio of green to grey space is maximized within appropriate parameters to ensure that outdoor areas are attractive, pedestrian-friendly, encourage physical activity, and are appropriately shaded and protected from the elements. In addition, appropriate leisure areas such as parks and playgrounds are designed at the masterplan level.
H uman-Centered Design
Human-centered design is informed by the human desire for health and happiness and adheres to the principle that large-scale real estate developments must create a framework for enhanced quality of life. Retal adheres to the principles of human- centered design, which entails ensuring fundamental amenities are situated within walking distance of residential areas and creating communal spaces that facilitate chance encounters and foster social interactions, with a view to promoting mutual support among neighbors. Additionally, these neighborhoods offer a diverse range of activities that serve to promote the health, safety, and overall well- being of residents.
Planning and Zoning All spaces are carefully integrated into the zoning and planning stages, to ensure that layouts are logically planned and comfortable, and increase efficiency and accessibility. Leisure Areas and Amenities The incorporation of leisure areas and amenity spaces into communities is a critical tactic in real estate development. Providing or facilitating a diverse range of user experiences directly increases the quality of life for individuals and also creates opportunities to support the local community.
Physical Activity In villa communities, necessities are located within walking distance to encourage people to walk for pleasure or exercise. Likewise, in high-rise complexes, where residents rely solely on elevators, there are easily accessible options for physical activity such as exercise and recreational areas. Safety and Community All developments are designed to be considered as shared spaces where residents and their neighbors can jointly create a safe, inclusive, and supportive community.
Site Specificity Wherever relevant, considerations are made to the local vernacular and design history of Saudi Arabian architecture, which are reimagined in contemporary ways. Going beyond the consideration of local design codes, a deeper understanding of history is represented through design considerations and true experiences of space in place and time. Research and analyses of the social, historical, climatic, geographic, legal, and infrastructure aspects of sites is a critical part of the process of creating successful developments which are in sync with their location and adapt naturally to the environment.
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