King Salman Park – Wins RIBA Middle East Awards: Future Projects 2025

This sustainable greening project transformed a former airport in the heart of Riyadh to contribute to climate improvement and re-establishing biodiversity. JV Gerber Architekten, Buro Happold, and Setec Client King Salman Park Foundation Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Soil Lead: Anja Zaidi for Gerber Architekten

“King Salman Park is a unique urban renewal project. The transformation of a former airport site in the heart of Riyadh is creating a green oasis. As a sustainable greening project, it contributes to climate improvement and biodiversity. Interdisciplinary research made it possible to fertilise desert soil, establish a sustainable water supply and select climate-resilient plants and trees. Covering 16.7km², King Salman Park is home to a unique variety of plants and offers visitors a valuable nature and leisure experience. It redefines urban living and supports goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to create a vibrant, healthy environment in response to global climate challenges”. RIBA Middle East Awards
https://www.riba.org/explore/awards/international-awards/middle-east-awards/king-salman-park/

King Salman Park – Wins RIBA Middle East Awards: Future Projects 2025

S Sheeraz Zaidi