RLOD
RLOD
Client
Multiple Clients
Project Scope
Architectural, Structural & MEP Design For 18 Apartments
Project Type
Residential Building
Compliance
Saudi Building Code (SBC) Standards & Local Authorities

Project Overview

Comprehensive Spatial Programming and Urban Habitat Optimization

Positioned on an 840 square meter urban parcel, this low-rise residential development is organized vertically into an active podium ground level, four repetitive habitation tiers, and an accessible crown roof. Programmatic planning yields eighteen distinct apartments—four per typical floor—anchored by an integrated ground-level service garage to resolve vehicular logistics. The exterior envelope features rhythmic fenestration and refined articulation, maximizing daylight penetration while establishing a cohesive neighborhood profile.

Engineering Challenges & Solutions

Multidisciplinary Technical Coordination and Comprehensive Site Mitigation

Executing this low-rise multi-family typology required resolving complex technical hurdles across all disciplines. Engineers deployed finite element modeling for heavy load transfers from upper residential stacks down to the open-plan ground service garage. Compact floor plates were optimized for efficient spatial circulation and maximum usable square footage per apartment. Acoustic isolation assemblies mitigated noise transmission between adjacent units and vertical wet cores while safeguarding visual privacy. Dynamic facade massing and high-performance sunshading profiles intercepted solar radiation to ensure thermal comfort. Furthermore, Computational Fluid Dynamics governed mechanical garage ventilation, while rigorous spatial coordination prevented clashes among electrical risers, HVAC ducts, and plumbing networks.

Scope of Work

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design and Technical Deliverables

The technical package delivers full schematic floor plans, vertical wet-core routing, and facade detailing across all eighteen dwellings. Structural deliverables focus on foundation design, shear-wall reinforcement, and deflection control tailored for low-rise load distributions. The electromechanical scope integrates central power distribution risers, hydronic plumbing booster sets, energy-efficient lighting layouts, and fully addressable fire alarm networks complete with integrated sprinkler coverage.

Scope of Work & Gallery

Comprehensive spatial programming mapping vertical circulation and zoning from subgrade to roof.
Finite element load calculations and geotechnical foundation schematics ensuring absolute structural integrity.
Anthropometric spatial allocation and human-centric furnishing optimizing spatial efficiency.
Precise vertical datums and orthogonal cross-sections defining critical floor-to-ceiling clearances.
Articulated building massing and parametric envelope configurations establishing a distinct branding.
Lumen-calculated illumination schemes synchronizing task, accent, and ambient fixtures.
Single-line electrical distribution networks engineered for peak load safety and compliance.
Extra-low voltage (ELV) frameworks integrating BMS, structured cabling, and security.
Gravity-fed sanitary drainage and stormwater management complying with plumbing codes.
Hydro-pneumatic booster systems and optimized potable water piping schematics.
ASHRAE-compliant HVAC ductwork and psychrometric ventilation layouts.
Physically-based rendering (PBR) visualizations bridging spatial design concepts and tangible materials.