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King Fahd International Stadium

Ian Fraser, John Roberts & Partners · Riyadh, SA · 1987

Key featuresA ring of roof canopies held by 24 columns on a 247 m circle shades the stands from the desert sun.

Architect
Ian Fraser, John Roberts & Partners
Place
Riyadh, SA
Year
1987
Typology
Culture & sport
Movement
High-tech
Region
Middle East
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