Project

In the heart of Al-Khobar, a once-forgotten zoo-garden has been reimagined through the FURDHA Walk project, a vibrant, linear public space designed to reconnect people with place, culture, and one another. Encompassing a Community & Art Center, a central urban plaza, and a shared street corridor leading to the waterfront, the project forms a cohesive civic landscape. It supports art programming, community gatherings, and flexible public events, breathing new life into Al-Khobar’s urban fabric through a contemporary, climate-responsive lens.
Tasked with transforming a vacant stretch into a place of meaning and vitality, our team envisioned an inclusive, future-ready public realm, where art, shade, and walkability converge. FURDHA Walk now stands as a platform for daily life, local creativity, and shared identity.

Client

Sharqia Development Authority

Program

3,000 m2² community & art center, an urban plaza, and a shared street that connects the plaza to the waterfront park. Together, these elements form an integrated civic space that supports urban events, art programs, and vibrant street life, contributing to the revival of Al Khobar’s historic urban fabric.

Team

MLA+, BINA Engineering

Awards

Finalist, A+Awards, Landscape & Planning - Unbuilt Landscape 2025
Arabian Property Awards, Sustainable development Award 2025