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  • 28 February, 2023

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Mukaab

Mukaab

  • The Mukaab, or "cube" in Arabic, is the name of Saudi Arabia's most recent, ambitious plan to reshape the country's capital city, Riyadh.

About:

  • As part of its Vision 2030, which aims to revolutionise the nation's economy and way of life, Saudi Arabia has planned and begun construction on a number of large-scale architectural projects, including The Mukaab.
  • It will be 400 metres tall, 400 metres broad, and 400 metres long—enough space for 20 Empire State Buildings.
  • The Mukaab's cubic design will guarantee optimal space utilisation.

Building Design:

  • The modern Najdi architectural style, a modern interpretation of the historic Najdi architectural style from the Najd region in the centre of the Arabian Peninsula, would be used to construct the Mukaab.
  • With a design that focuses on organically regulating the environment inside the structure, this architectural style has been honed through generations to be the most suitable for the region's desert climate.

Najdi Architectural Style:

  • One of the most common architectural styles in Saudi Arabia is Najdi architecture.
  • The three basic components of Najdi architecture are the requirement for privacy in residential structures, the necessity to adapt to the scorching desert climate, and the need to employ locally accessible materials such mud brick, stone, and wood.
  • The employment of thermal and environmental components, in addition to traditional materials, distinguishes Najdi buildings in modern adaptations.

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Source: The Indian Express


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