Key to the concept’s success is a central landscaped vortex that connects with everything to create a vibrant focal point.

Located in Al Hofuf, the King Faisal University is a pioneering concept that combines educational buildings with prime commercial and retail space. Key to the concept’s success is a central landscaped vortex that connects everything – and creates a vibrant focal point for social and academic interaction. Sustaining and shaping this interaction is the university mall - in reality a community centre for the entire neighbourhood - that helps bring people together. Various adjoining spaces spiral inward, figuratively and literally. Intended to be a transformative environment, the university mall engages visitors with an extraordinary landscape:

The building weaves into the ground creating a series of courtyards and topographic undulating forms and then boldly sweeps upwards into the air to form an iconic urban landmark. Each shift in the architectural cadence helps to create a range of spaces and moods. From tranquil, care-free areas for relaxation in the courtyard, to inspirational panoramas from the surrounding buildings. Complementing this versatile setting is the retail component especially restaurants and cafés that also helps attract a larger audience and higher footfall to the mall.