ACT KAEC
Plaza View
The planning and marketing department of King Abdullah Economic City commissioned BAD to explore the potential of cultural events and activities to enhance the ongoing economic and spatial growth of the young city. The proposed KAEC Technology and Culture Aggregator is an ambitious vision that begins with a modest intervention composed of a space to bring together the most innovative creative minds, both locally and internationally.
Location KAEC | Saudi Arabia
Type Commission
Program Masterplan
Size 50,000 SQM
Fab Lab and Event Spaces
The Technology and Cultural Aggregator, housed in shipping containers from the nearby Port of KAEC, is proposed as a one-year plan of events designed to attract creatives and expose KAEC as a center for innovation. The container structures create an urban environment targeting designers, makers, artists, and engineers with their flexible spaces and youthful vibes. Spaces like galleries and theatres will be a common attraction within the development, operating alongside a variety of maker and fabrication spaces. Those are finalized with retail spaces and cafes, to give the visitors a rounded-up experience for maximum creativity.
Reception Space
The outdoors are equally impressive with various outdoor galleries, and display alleyways encapsulated between containers, finalized with a layer of softscape spots and informal seating areas.
Outdoor Areas
Fashion Event
Diagrams