Nov 25, Mecca

Gensler Architects has released images of its proposed 1km² Darb Al-Khalil redevelopment in southern Mecca. The practice has drawn up plans to develop the historic southern approach to Mecca, Islam’s Holiest city, on a site known as Darb Al-Khalil.The redevelopment plans stretch over a 1km² built area, half of which is designated for hotels. The remaining half will house furnished apartments, shops, indoor praying areas and government facilities...more