Tag: Saudi Arabia

King Salman Stadium, like a sprouting seed

Populous

The multifunctional structure will rise in Riyadh and is expected to be completed in 2029. With 92,000 seats, it will be the largest stadium in Saudi Arabia and one of the biggest in the world

# Sports complex (213) # Populous (12) # Saudi Arabia (18)

#What's On

Diriyah Art Futures: a door to the future in the heart of the desert

Schiattarella Associati

Built as part of the Vision 2030 project, the Middle East’s first digital immersive art center opens north of Riyadh

# Cultural center (476) # Schiattarella Associati # Saudi Arabia (18)

#International Architecture

Riyadh Metro: the future of urban transit

Zaha Hadid Architects

The world’s longest driverless transportation system opens. With a design Inspired by desert dunes, the King Abdullah Financial District Station prioritizes connectivity

# Infrastructure (178) # Zaha Hadid Architects (51) # Saudi Arabia (18) # Iris Ceramica Group (68)

#International Architecture

Aramco Stadium: the venue to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Populous

The 47,000-seat stadium in Saudi Arabia to be completed by 2026

# Sports complex (213) # Populous (12) # Saudi Arabia (18)

#What's On

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Diriyah Art Futures, an architecture emerging from the earth

Schiattarella Associati

The DIRIYAH ART FUTURES designed by Schiattarella Associati is a new hub for contemporary art: an education center on new media and emerging artistic languages

# 2024 # Finalist # Cultural center (488) # Museum (74)

The Qiddiya City F1 Circuit to be the longest and fastest in the world

Tilke Enginers & Architects

Saudi Arabia unveils the plans for the futuristic Qiddiya City F1 circuit, which will open for the 2028 World Championship

# Sports complex (213) # Saudi Arabia (18) # Tilke Enginers & Architects

#What's On

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Masar masterplan, improving the quality of life in Makkah

One Works

'The path' ('masar' in Arabic) of 3.6 km between the Haramain station and the Kaaba, the core of Islam, is designed to handle an annual flow of 20 mln people.

# 2023 # Finalist # Masterplan (181)

#Urban Planning

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Banyan Tree AlUla echoes ancient nomadic traditions

AW2 architecture & interiors

Banyan Tree AlUla features 47 tented suites, 2 gourmet restaurants, a luxury spa and a swimming pool that sits in a natural crevice in the rocks.

# 2023 # Finalist # Hotels (427) # Restaurant (248) # Hospitality (140) # Spa (56) # Design (221)

#Hospitality

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Oasis, changes from every angle

Andrea Vattovani Architecture

An office tower, unlike any other, ready for the future with an acute awareness of the location and the climate.

# 2023 # Finalist # Commercial - Retail (489) # Offices (964) # Landscape (162) # Bar - Café (82)

#Mixed Use

Maraya Concert Hall

Giò Forma Designers Artists Architects

The Maraya Concert Hall is an invisible presence as it is covered by a mirrored surface of Guardian Glass that turns this concert hall into nature's stage

# Saudi Arabia (18) # Guardian Glass (46) # Giò Forma Designers Artists Architects

#Report

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Like a sand dome

JT+Partners

AIR-7455- Architects in Residence – Design Concept inspired by the rich and complex history, natural landscape and desert climate.

# 2022 # Finalist # Residence (1667)

#Housing

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The Marquee, pavillions like parachute

ALTER EGO Project Group

The ultra-modern 7-star boutique hotel with 40 villas is an embodiment of a true oasis. Each villa offers a private patio, a swimming pool and a stunning view.

# 2022 # Finalist # Hotels (427)

#Hospitality

#Saudi Arabia