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Al-Mamlakah Stadium
Amani, Mirza
Amani, Mirza
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This project centers on the creation of a Cricket Stadium (Al-Mamlakah Stadium) in Jeddah, envisioned as a dynamic hub for sports, community events, cultural exchange, and family gathering. Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s ambitions for sports development and urban revitalization, the design explores how architecture can foster athletic excellence, public engagement, and a sense of local identity. The stadium aims to address a growing need for world-class sports infrastructure in the region, offering a venue where cricket and other athletes, fans, along with the wider community can connect, celebrate, and grow. The thesis is organized the two Capstone semesters and further into five main sections. The first chapter introduces the project’s objectives, vision, and rationale, highlighting the current absence of a dedicated major cricket facility in Jeddah. The second chapter examines precedents—such as Tucheng Sports Center in Taiwan, Maidstone Sports Hub in New Zealand, and Lord’s Cricket Ground in London — analyzing their planning, circulation, user experience, and environmental strategies. Insights from these case studies inform the project’s own design approach. Chapter three establishes the functional program, mapping out required spaces such as player facilities, spectator seating, hospitality suites, and community areas. This section includes spatial standards, flow diagrams, and stacking analysis to ensure efficient and engaging circulation throughout the stadium. Chapter four focuses on site selection and analysis, considering factors like climate, accessibility, regulatory requirements, and the surrounding urban context. Environmental studies address temperature, sun path, wind patterns, and daylighting, guiding the integration of passive design strategies. Chapter five presents the design outcome, detailing the stadium’s architectural development from initial concept to final proposal. This includes schematic design, zoning, spatial organization, and the development of an architectural language that reflects both local culture and global best practices. The chapter features technical drawings (floor plans, sections, elevations), structural and HVAC systems, as well as 3D modeling, massing studies, and visual renders that capture the stadium’s atmosphere and spatial quality. Ultimately, this project delivers a stadium that merges innovation, functionality, and cultural relevance into a vibrant public space. It sets a new benchmark for sports facilities in Saudi Arabia—a place that is not only a venue for cricket but also a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring environment for the entire community.