Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront

Afaf Ebrahim Mohamed; Islam Elghonaimy

Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront

Abstract

This paper focuses on the design considerations for city open space projects, especially those near waterfront projects. In this perspective, the objective is to discuss the expertise involved in dealing with the Sa'ada project Phase 2, which aims to establish a sustainable connection to the nearby waterfront projects via proposing an innovative concept of a pedestrian bridge connecting the adjacent Plaza in Muharraq City, Bahrain, to the nearby waterfront. The research methodology is qualitative analysis. Moreover, conducting focus group discussions with specialists will guide the research to embody Muharraq's heritage features, practical solutions for an innovative, sustainable pedestrian bridge and plaza, and foster the social uses of Muharraq's residents and tourists are critical points of discussion. The study provides design strategies for integrating regional identity with modern city development. Its findings can offer important implications for future urban development initiatives to vitalize urban areas design projects.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architectural Science and Technology, Architecture Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Afaf Ebrahim Mohamed This is me
0009-0008-9646-6249
Bahrain

Islam Elghonaimy
0000-0002-1044-249X
Bahrain

Publication Date

June 12, 2025

Submission Date

May 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 10, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1

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Mohamed, A. E., & Elghonaimy, I. (2025). Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design, 11(1), 51-71. https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH

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1.Mohamed AE, Elghonaimy I. Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront. ARCH. 2025;11(1):51-71. https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH

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Mohamed, Afaf Ebrahim, and Islam Elghonaimy. 2025. “Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront”. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design 11 (1): 51-71. https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH.

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Mohamed AE, Elghonaimy I (June 1, 2025) Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design 11 1 51–71.

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[1]A. E. Mohamed and I. Elghonaimy, “Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront”, ARCH, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 51–71, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH

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Mohamed, Afaf Ebrahim - Elghonaimy, Islam. “Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront”. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design 11/1 (June 1, 2025): 51-71. https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH.

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1.Mohamed AE, Elghonaimy I. Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront. ARCH. 2025;11:51–71.

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Mohamed, Afaf Ebrahim, and Islam Elghonaimy. “Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront”. A+Arch Design International Journal of Architecture and Design, vol. 11, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 51-71, https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH.

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1.Afaf Ebrahim Mohamed, Islam Elghonaimy. Determining Design Criteria For Re-Connecting Muharraq City With The Waterfront. ARCH [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;11(1):51-7. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA55GW66BH