Client: Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI)
Location: N/A
Services Provided: Architecture, Engineering & Interior Design
Total Built-up Area: 11,727 m²
Construction Cost: 50,000,000 SAR
Completion Date: 2019
Challenge:
As the headquarters for Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI), the project required a balance between modern office design, operational efficiency, and high-security standards. The challenge was to create a state-of-the-art facility that would reflect SAMI’s strategic role in Saudi Arabia’s defense sector, while ensuring adaptability for evolving business needs. Additionally, integrating sustainable engineering solutions and energy-efficient systems was crucial to optimize long-term operations.
Approach:
The design strategy focused on a seamless fusion of form, function, and security, ensuring that the headquarters embodies SAMI’s vision while prioritizing flexibility and efficiency.
At the core of the design is a grand entrance hall, serving as both a symbolic and functional space, intuitively guiding visitors and employees through a well-structured, accessible layout. The interior architecture embraces an industrial aesthetic, utilizing a modular partitioning system, allowing for dynamic space reconfigurations that adapt to evolving operational demands.
Given the nature of SAMI’s operations, a state-of-the-art security system was integrated, fortifying exterior and interior access points, ensuring strict control over movement within the facility. The engineering systems were designed for maximum energy efficiency, employing smart building technology that reduces consumption, minimizes maintenance, and enhances operational sustainability.
Impact:
The SAMI Headquarters stands as a benchmark for modern defense-sector office architecture, combining efficiency, flexibility, and security within a highly functional environment. By aligning design principles with operational needs, the project not only reinforces SAMI’s strategic vision but also sets a precedent for corporate office design in high-security sectors. Through its thoughtful integration of sustainability, security, and adaptability, the headquarters is a testament to progressive design in the evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s defense and military industries
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