Riyadh - School of Architecture

A Primary School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Cheng Karen Man Lai | 1155016212ClimateThe temperature in Saudi Arabia is very extremewith the minimum 3 degree Celsius in the winterand 45 degree Celsius in the summer. Onaverage, it records 15 to 35 degree Celsius.The sun in summer is very high with 90 degreesat noon, while it is lower in winter to warm theindoor place.There is only very little rain throughout theyear and the prevailing wind which comesfrom NE and SSE are not extremely strong.A Primary School in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDesign ConceptThe education system in Saudi Arabiais generally criticized of the lack ofcreativity and the development ofentrepreneurship. Therefore, apart fromthe normal academic part, my schoolfocuses on art and sports development ofthe kids which can also be enhanced byteamwork.As it is a primary school, it ought to bevery simple in circulation so that the kidswill not so easy to get lost. The programsare arranged on the same level (with onlyone storey) to let the kids run around theschool without many troubles. They arealong two corridors as to make a simplecirculation as well as a shared playground.