Riyadh - School of Architecture
Riyadh - School of Architecture
Riyadh - School of Architecture
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Assignment 2 - Case StudyThe Palace <strong>of</strong> Justice<strong>Riyadh</strong>, Saudi ArabiaGeneral Information <strong>of</strong> the buildingLocation: <strong>Riyadh</strong>, Saudi ArabiaArchitect: Rasem BadranYears <strong>of</strong> Construction: 1987-1991Lam Sui San 1155015734The Palace <strong>of</strong> Justice is a part <strong>of</strong> the urban renovation project in the citycentre <strong>of</strong> <strong>Riyadh</strong>, the capital <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia.The aim <strong>of</strong> the architect is to create a focal centre which is capable <strong>of</strong>connecting various programmes, such as political, institutional, religious,community together.Cultural and historical context actively influence the design <strong>of</strong> the Palace<strong>of</strong> Justice. The general image <strong>of</strong> the building is resemble to the vernaculararchitecture. It merges and collaborates with the urban context harmoniously.As it is located in hot and arid zone, some environmental strategies arenecessary to applied in order to deal with the climatic characteristics.Programmes:Grand Hall, auditorium, <strong>of</strong>fices, royal majlesexterior public square<strong>Riyadh</strong>Climatic characteristicsHot and dry summer(Highest temperature can reach 45 degree Celsius)Possible cold winter(Lowest temperature can reach 3 degree Celsius)Great diurnal range <strong>of</strong> temperatureModerate prevailing wind from North-eastPossible threat <strong>of</strong> dust stormLow relatively humidity and low rainfall
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