Riyadh - School of Architecture

Assignment 2 – Case studies - Center of the Diplomatic QuarterBUILDING TECTNOLOGYSTRUCTURAL SYSTEMConstruction and TechnologyStructural System : Cast-in-site concrete construction of manolithic slap beam system.Foundations : Reinforced concreteInfill : Hollow concrete blocks, external insulationFacades and external finishes : Sprayed on stucco on metal lathFloors : Imported marble tiles for public spaces, local cement for other spacesCeilings : Imported suspended ceiling tilesRoofing: Insulated tiled roofsOthers: Imported metal space frames for building atriums.MATERIAL - LIGHT COLOR TO MINIMIZE HEAT ABSORBTIONWONG YEE MAN, OPHENIA 1155003126As mentioned, reinforced concrete is used in the framming with hollow concrete block used as the infil. Sprayed-onstucco is treated on metal lath to perform the texture and the feeling of traditional mud finishing facades. On the otherhand, imported marble tiles are used for the floor finish of the public spaces, including the Midan and the arcades. Whenlocal cement treating is used for other spaces. For the roof, insulated tiled roofs and suspending ceiling tiles are used.Last but not least, Metal spare frames system is used for the covering the atrium of the Government service building.MIDANMidan is located in a place where linked to the shop arcades. When people coming from Riyadh go to the Midan topray in the mosque, they can shop in the arcades and eat in the restaurants. It is more observation in Fridays prayertimes or in the evenings when open markets bring a lot of people.EARTH TUNNEL COOLING/ AIR FLOWAs seen from the section, a central and linear tunnel links all the services and utilities under the building complex. Thistunnel span as a long spine along the length of the site which is approachable from the parking level. Extra passagesare provided as neither traffic or perdestrians would interfere with each other.This kind of design can ensure coolingfor the activity space.ARCADE | WIND TOWER