Mecca Boulevard Project, winning the 1st prize in an international invited competition, will be one of the most prestigious projects in Mecca. Located in the city center, on Al Hajj Boulevard, 8 km away from the Kaaba, the project will consist of hotel blocks, residences, commercial units, indoor and outdoor social facilities, the Makkiyoon Holding Headquarters, and cultural buildings, covering a construction area of 900,000 m2. Monumentality, climate, and topography are the most crucial criteria for the design of this high-density complex.  The local municipality’s framework, regarding the modernization of traditional Meccan architecture for  the facade design of new buildings, is also an essential factor which enhances the design process.