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Restoration of King Abdulaziz Palace in Al Murabba District
The palace was established in the year (1357 AH / 1937 CE), in the area of Al Murabba outside the walls of the old city of Riyadh, and it took its name from its affiliation with this place. This construction came to meet the growing needs of the royal court and the family of His Majesty King Abdulaziz, may he rest in peace. The restoration of the palace served as the nucleus for the King Abdulaziz Historical Center project, which was supervised by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, and it was inaugurated on the occasion of the centenary of the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Turathiyah undertook the restoration of the building and the old furniture that existed previously in the palace, taking into account the preservation of the traditional style of the palace as much as possible.
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Restoration project of Beit Jokhdar in the historic area of Jeddah
Mohammed Noor Jokhdar, the head of the elders of Al-Yemen Alley in the historic city of Jeddah, built it. It took five years to build and is considered one of the largest and most beautiful old buildings in historic Jeddah.Turathiyah organization is undertaking a complete restoration of the building, starting with reinforcing the foundations, then moving on to the walls, stone arches, ceilings, and all structural elements of the building to ensure it can fulfill its role in the future. The restoration also includes architectural finishes such as plastering, lime paints, wooden doors and windows, and various types of tiling to fully prepare the building to receive visitors. Before-and-after photos of Beit Al-Jokhdar will be showcased, highlighting its transformation into one of the distinctive heritage hotels in the historic area of Jeddah.
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Renovation of Albalad Historic Jeddah Heritage Assets Restoration Agreement.
Restoration of heritage buildings within the historic municipality of Jeddah according to the standards followed in restoring heritage buildings, emphasizing the use of traditional materials historically used in construction without making modifications that alter their traditional heritage character. Additionally, modern facilities are integrated in a manner that is compatible with their heritage nature, ensuring their preservation without distortion. The social-human element is also introduced through productive families and traditional and modern crafts to serve a large segment of society.
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Restoration of Imam Shafi Mosque in Historic Jeddah
After overseeing the documentation and registration of Imam Shafi Mosque, the Heritage Authority entrusted the task of its restoration to them, based on a prior art study. Currently, restoration works are nearing completion. They encompassed all elements of the building, including foundations, walls, stone floors, wooden ceilings, lime plastering, traditional paintings, and preparing the mosque for rituals. Additionally, the restoration included the mosque's minaret and the gypsum decorations on its walls. For the first time in restoration works in the Kingdom, metal clamps were used to reinforce and strengthen the buildings. Molten lead was also used in the bases of the wooden columns in the mosque's courtyard. The restoration was overseen at all stages by His Excellency Dr. Engineer Saleh Lami.
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The construction of the mud palace and its annexes at Al-Khalidiya Farm
The rest area is located within Al-Khalidiya Farm on the road to Mecca. It is situated on a high plateau overlooking the horse racing track at the farm. The facility consists of the main building, annex buildings, as well as an outer wall surrounding the buildings with observation towers. The construction style is traditional heritage, with walls made of compressed mud blocks, roofs of palm wood, and columns of stone. Additionally, the project included the construction of internal road networks, water supply, sewage systems, as well as electrical cable networks. The total area of the rest area is approximately (65,000) square meters.
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Building the Prince Ahmed bin Salman Mosque in Al Khuzama Neighborhood
The mosque is located in the heart of Al Khuzama neighborhood, and it was ordered to be built by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at his own expense, to serve the people of the neighborhood. The Heritage Foundation was entrusted with the construction of the mosque, utilizing compressed earth brick technology for the walls, while the foundations are made of concrete and the roofs are constructed from wood. Additionally, part of the walls inside were plastered with gypsum mortar. This mosque serves as a living example of how traditional buildings can be utilized in various community projects.
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Restoration of Mud Palaces and Buildings in Al-Tarif District, Dereyah
Turathiyah organization restored six palaces and mosques, among the most important landmarks of Al-Tarif district in Derayah. These include the palaces of Saad bin Saud, Nasser bin Saud, Omar bin Saud, Al-Deyafah Palace, Al-Tarif Bathhouse, as well as the mosques of Saad bin Saud and Al-Barikah. The restoration covered structural, architectural, and electromechanical works. This project marked the beginning of the development projects for Dereyah City and its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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