KAPSARC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The KAPSARC (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center) project calls for an iconic building to reflect both the world-class status of this institution and its location, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. But iconic architecture must not be created at the expense of cultural values, functionality and environmental standards: iconic architecture must follow from these factors. Buildings are unique. They must be a product of the particulars of the site and rooted in the culture of their location.
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Project details
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Area56,000 m²
FacilityResearch Centre
StatusInvited Competition - Runner-up - 2018