Sport centre at the King Abdul Aziz University
General information
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Location address
Jeddah
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Location country
Saudi arabia
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Year of construction
1981
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Name of the client/building owner
King Abdul Aziz University
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Function of building
Sport
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Degree of enclosure
Fully enclosed structure
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Climatic zone
Arid - dry and hot all year
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Primary function of the tensile structure
- Space defining elements
- Sun protection
Description
Although it stands over 27 metres high and covers an area exceeding 9,500m2, the sports hall at Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz University is unmistakably Arabian in architectural concept. Designed by Professor Frei Otto and the Stuttgart architectural practice of Buro Gutbrod, with engineering design by Buro Happold, the structure is a vast and beautiful tension structure which despite its scale, is strongly reminiscent of the traditional Bedouin tent form.
Description of the environmental conditions
General comments, links
Period of construction: 5/1976 - 1/1981
Bauen + Wohnen 1/1981
Mimar 4/1982
Sports Center, King Abdul Aziz University
Material of the cover
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Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
Fabric
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Material Fabric/Foil
Polyester
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Material coating
PVC
Main dimensions and form
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Covered surface (m2)
7500
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Form single element
Anticlastic
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Permanent
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Design lifespan in years
06-10
Involved companies
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Engineers
Buro Happold
Editor
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Editor
Marijke M. Mollaert
