Princess Sarah Bint Ahmad Al Sudairy Center for Feminine Research
Client: Al-Riyadh Development Authority
Location: Al-Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design and Working Drawings
Total Built-up Area: 6,557 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 12,800,000
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2011
Project Description:
2010 - The site dedicated to this project is adjacent to the Daret King Abdul Aziz and the modern museums, within the area of the King Abdul Aziz Historical zone has had a significant impact on the design of this project, the design was inspired from the architectural heritage of the city of Riyadh, where the Princess Sarah Bint Ahmad Al Sudairy Center for Feminine Research blends tradition with use of modern technology in construction, this project was established to preserve the documents and manuscripts related to Saudi women and their research.
Located in King Abdul Aziz district of Riyadh, the project consists of three floors; basement, ground floor and first floor, with towers and stone walls surrounding its facilities, giving the place the desired privacy since it is mainly frequented by women, and creating a shade in the outdoor court that is centered with a fountain, where the unique design and transparency of this project allowed for blending the landscape with the physical fabric of the buildings.
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