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Ropeway Connectivity and Red Brick Cladding in Vertical Urban Hub

Author:
Wojciech Chorosz
Ropeway Connectivity and Red Brick Cladding in Vertical Urban Hub

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With a ropeway transport system linking its rooftop spaces and an exterior defined by red brick cladding, the design serves as a multi-functional urban hub that promotes connectivity and sustainable living.
5 key facts about this project
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Ropeway system integrates seamlessly into the rooftop landscape.
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Red brick cladding creates visual contrast against the glass façade.
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Vertical gardens incorporated to enhance biodiversity and aesthetics.
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Multi-level spaces are designed for flexible use and community interaction.
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Underground facilities optimize land usage while maintaining pedestrian accessibility.

The Sky Junction project is a multi-functional architectural design that seeks to address urban mobility and spatial efficiency within a high-density environment. It combines residential, office, and retail spaces within a vertical structure, offering a cohesive solution to the challenges faced in contemporary urban settings. The project emphasizes connectivity through an innovative aerial transport system that integrates ropeway technology into the overall architectural plan, thereby encouraging vertical movement within the city's skyline.

Unique Transport Integration A hallmark of the Sky Junction design is its focus on a ropeway transport system, which provides a link between rooftops and adjacent high-rise buildings. This design approach aims to reduce ground-level congestion and offers an alternative means of mobility in dense urban locales. By elevating transport systems above the street grid, the project not only enhances accessibility but also encourages a shift towards more sustainable transportation methods. The ropeway stations are strategically placed at the highest points of the building, allowing users to move effortlessly between different levels, promoting both tourism and daily commuting.

Functional Spaces and Materiality The architectural design incorporates a blend of materials that reflect the project’s innovative essence. Glass façades provide transparency and illumination to interior spaces, while a striking red brick cladding at higher elevations establishes a visual focal point. Structural steel forms the backbone of the design, supporting long spans necessary for the ropeway connections. Additionally, the integration of concrete as a core material ensures durability and acoustic insulation. The layout of the building features a mix of retail spaces, office environments, and communal areas, enhancing functional diversity. The underground parking facility further optimizes land use by consolidating transport logistics away from the surface, enabling a pedestrian-friendly environment above.

The Sky Junction project is a thorough investigation into efficient urban solutions, focusing on how architecture can respond to the complexities of modern city life. For more details on the architectural plans, sections, and design proposals, explore the project presentation to gain valuable insights into its innovative concepts and functionalities.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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