This project consists of the construction of the new veterinary laboratories in Riyadh city. The building has a total area of 10,000 m² with an architectural intervention that provides a new visual language for this type of construction.
The building’s aesthetic features an H-shaped volume that divides it into two main wings, connected by a central hall and common services. It follows a local architectural strategy with interior courtyards on both sides of the center, improving air circulation and shading in the interior spaces. The openings on the ground floor are positioned respecting the existing circulation of vehicles and pedestrians.
Vet center Riyadh: façade solution
The skin works as a protection belt, and it is composed of two different layers. The external one, opaquer, made with GRC parametrized panels, lifts on the corners framing the entrances of the complex. The second inner layer, fabricated with steel twisted louvres, folds inwards shaping the courtyards and filtering the sun radiation.
architectural proposal
The proposal features two integrated volumes: a larger H-Shaped structure for main laboratory activities and a smaller guest house for visiting researchers. The design combines functional research spaces with comfortable accommodations, fostering innovative & collaborative environments.
environmental strategy
Located in Riyadh with a specific desertic climate, the architectural proposal implements two oasis within the courtyards to enhance air quality, shading, and humidity control. Recognizing the importance of vegetation to improve the micro-climate, green roofs are installed on both volumes. These roofs not only enhance insulation and thermal inertia but also contribute to a richer ecosystem, creating a sustainable and comfortable environment for research and collaboration. 
PARAMETRIZED SKIN
The building envelope is parametrized using a skewed diagrid as the base for the panels. A NURBS curve is employed as an attractor element to determine which panels are perforated. The perforation pattern of the panels follows a mathematical equation. The closer the panels are to the ends of the NURBS curve, the smaller the perforations become. Only the panels closest to the NURBS curve are selected for perforation, creating a dynamic and responsive facade that enhances both aesthetic and functional qualities of the building.
