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Nemetschek Structural User Contest 2013 - Category 4: Special Projects
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KSU Sports Campus
The KSU Sports Campus project is to provide an extensive addition to the sports facilities at the King
Saud University, Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The aim is to develop a Sports Campus with
both teaching facilities and technical areas for sport. There is also a requirement to accommodate
Conferrings (Graduation Ceremonies) and the ability to hold large sports events to National Standard -
this includes the provision for events to be televised.
The Athletics Arena is a stand-alone building with a 200 m running track and facilities for high jump,
long jump, shot put and pole vaulting, all in compliance with IAAF requirements. There is permanent
spectator seating for approx. 6,700 around the running track, and for conferrings temporary seating of
2,700 is placed in the centre of the building, facing a stage. Spectator facilities are being provided on
the concourses. VIP, family and spectator entrances are provided. Athletes’ and media facilities are
provided to allow for national events.
Schroeder & Associés
Contact
Faiza Benyahia
Address
8, rue des Girondins
1626 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Phone
+352 44.31.31.1
Email
Website
The engineering office Schroeder & Associés operates in four fundamental departments: building
engineering, structural engineering, road-system - networks, urban and landscape design. Relying
on its 50 years of experience and 230 employees, as well as on foreign specialised partners, the
engineering office offers its services, experience and know-how to its customers.
Our challenge consists of proposing activities answering the demands of our customers and increasing
their satisfaction by completing our missions in an effective way.
General information about the company
• Foundation of the office in 1961.
• Co-founder of Luxconsult S.A, SDC SA, Dahlem, Schroeder sarl and RW-Consult.
• Collaboration with specialised offices in Germany, Belgium, France and Switzerland.
Project information
Owner
King Saud University
Architect
STW
General Contractor
Saudi Binladen Group / INMA
Engineering Office
Schroeder Et Associes (Arena Steel structure)
Location
Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Construction Period
01/2012 to 10/2014
Nomination Category 4: Special Projects
