Identifying architectural attributes and aesthetics for assessment of new infill design in urban historic context: the case of Historic Jeddah

This study defines the architectural attributes and aesthetics of Historic Jeddah to establish principles for integrating new infill designs with its historic urban context. It identifies key visual and spatial qualities—such as scale, proportion, character, materials, and details—that preserve contextual harmony while allowing modern interventions to represent their own era. Using a two-phase methodological approach, the research first analyzes the current state of Historic Jeddah, mapping its morphological transformations and unique urban components, before identifying Hijazi-built community attributes within existing contextual architecture theories. The findings provide actionable guidance for developers and policymakers, offering precise criteria to formulate design guidelines that ensure successful infill projects while safeguarding irreplaceable cultural values.

Alitany, A. K. (2019). Identifying architectural attributes and aesthetics for assessment of new infill design in urban historic context: the case of Historic Jeddah. XIII CTV 2019 Proceedings: XIII International Conference on Virtual Cityand Territory: “Challenges and Paradigms of the Contemporary City”: UPC, Barcelona, October 2-4, 2019. https://doi.org/10.5821/ctv.8502