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King Khalid University, represented by the College of Architecture and Planning and in cooperation with the Al-Amwah Governorate Municipality, has launched an academic project to develop and improve building facades in Al-Amwah. This project is part of an initiative that employs educational projects to serve the local community, contributing to the improvement of the urban landscape and enhancing the quality of the built environment in the governorates of the Asir region.
The Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning at King Khalid University, Prof. Ahmed bin Ali bin Da'jam, explained that the project was implemented as part of the outcomes of the Architectural Design course for third-year students in the Department of Architecture. With the participation of 18 students and under the supervision of two faculty members, the students worked on preparing design proposals to treat the facades of buildings overlooking the street opposite the Al-Amwah Governorate building. This effort aims to reduce visual distortions and strengthen the urban identity of the site.
Bin Da'jam reviewed the implementation stages of the project, noting that they began with field visits to the governorate. During these visits, students observed the urban reality of the site and documented the condition of existing buildings, in addition to studying the organizational plans for the main streets. Coordination meetings were also held with relevant local authorities to develop design proposals that align with the site's characteristics and contribute to improving the urban landscape.
Bin Da'jam pointed out that the students presented integrated development proposals for treating building facades, which included developing facade elements to suit the architectural style of the region and utilizing underused spaces. Furthermore, they proposed design solutions to deal with various elements affecting the urban landscape, including high-voltage power poles, to enhance visual harmony and elevate the urban environment at the target site
The project outcomes were presented in two stages. The first presentation was organized at the College of Architecture and Planning in the presence of representatives from the Municipality and the Regional Secretariat to discuss the proposals and enrich them with developmental feedback. The final presentation was held in the presence of the Governor of Al-Amwah and several officials from relevant authorities. Additionally, the outcomes were made available to the residents of the governorate to view, in a step that promotes community participation in developmental initiatives.
The project is one of the initiatives selected within the "Ajawid 4" program. It embodies a model of integration between university education and community service by employing the academic knowledge of university students to address real-world urban issues in the region's governorates. This enhances the partnership between the university and local authorities and supports sustainable urban development trends in the Asir region.
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