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Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future is climbing peaks of innovation and transformation with its novel and unprecedented initiatives. It is compelling to witness how Vision 2030 is transforming Saudi Arabia?s skyline. To put it in simple words, the projects from Vision 2030 seem like a setting from a sci-fi movie, don’t they?
Saudi Arabia?s futuristic architecture under Vision 2030 is based on a few primary objectives the nation aims to achieve like the ones discussed below:
- To create a vibrant community where people can be encouraged to pursue their goals.
- To adopt more innovative and sustainable building practices in Saudi Vision 2030.
- To form a progressive society where culture, traditions, and values amalgamate with innovation and modernism creating a balance between lifestyle and culture, resulting in increased prosperity.
- To generate more employment opportunities and contribute to the nation’s economy.
Since the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 was set in motion in 2016, the country has started a journey of transformation. Saudi Arabia?s architectural developments are on a test of the potential through innovation.
Let?s explore more about Vision 2030 key architectural projects in Saudi Arabia.
NEOM: The Novel Future of Saudi Arabia
NEOM meaning ?new future? is a revolutionary vision set to transform the idea of urban architecture. Outlined in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, it is planned to be home to numerous ground-breaking sub-projects namely The Line, Oxagon, Trojena, and Sindalah. NEOM is a cerebral design model that supports diversity and empowers sustainable living. It is designed to create a place for humanity and nature to reside within the same space where mankind can progress without being detrimental to nature.
Blending into the natural setting of the region, Trojena is a groundbreaking ski resort planned amidst the mountains of NEOM. Luxury hotels, outdoor skiing and other adventure sports shall deliver a unique and impressive experience.
The Line: Urban City in a Sidescraper
Levelling up the game from skyscrapers to side-scrapers, The Line is one of the most cognitive projects of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 construction projects. Planned to the northwest of Saudi, The Line is a linear smart city that stretches across a length of 170km. It is a revolutionary masterpiece that reimagines urban life into a linear cityscape. It is said to house around 9 million people. The primary objective behind this side-scraper is to create an ideal space with an optimum infrastructural footprint. The futuristic city of The Line will have linear mobility throughout the stretch. It would promote community building and corroborate the idea of innovation with the integration of nature.
Qiddiya: Epicenter of Sports
Innovations in Saudi architecture exhibit immense power and extent of progress. Launched in the year 2018, Qiddiya City is envisaged to be a hub of sports, entertainment, and culture. It will encompass an enormous sports arena, concert spaces, racetracks, and arts and sports academies. Moreover, Qiddiya comprises numerous adventure activities and theme parks for children and families. The objective behind the futuristic city is to establish the project of Qiddiya as the global capital of sports, culture, and entertainment.
Qiddiya will create countless employment opportunities for people through tourism, supporting the Saudi youth to highlight their potential and uplift themselves. The nation thrives to not only give a unique and magnificent tourist destination but also aims to offer stirring experiences to the people of Saudi Arabia and visitors from all over the world who can spend and cherish their holidays in this city and take away one-of-a-kind experiences with them.
Impact of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia?s sustainable architecture has become a driving force for maximized positive impacts in the AEC industry. With the Saudi Urban Planning Vision 2030, there are efforts to integrate sustainability into its infrastructure and lifestyle. For instance, the linear city, The Line, shall use renewable sources of energy like wind, and solar energy, and power generation will be based on hydrogen power. Another objective of The Line is to generate minimal to no carbon emissions, reducing the entire carbon footprint. Also, the air quality and pollution levels are monitored to ensure minimum air pollution.
The Impact of Vision 2030 on Saudi architecture has reformed the concept of urban architecture. Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia is a box full of innovative designs, ideas, materials, technology, construction techniques, and much more. The immense progress of Saudi Arabia shall foster sustainable living, promote health, create a vibrant society, and empower the citizens with thriving economic growth.
Post-execution of these projects shall paint an unprecedented picture of Saudi Arabia. The immense transformation has established a spot for itself in the competitive world. The country is exploring its potential, and with the growing pace of the projects, the world shall soon witness the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030- a reality.