Veterinary Teaching Hospital
King Faisal University was founded in 1975 and is one of the oldest public universities in Saudi Arabia. In order to build on the university's specialised veterinary prowess, with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education, commissioned DAR to provide design and engineering services for a new US$16 million teaching hospital in Al-Ahsa.
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Location Al-Ahsa
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Country Saudi Arabia
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Client Ministry of Higher Education
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Sector Education
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Services Architectural Design,
Landscape Design,
Life Safety Design,
Interior Design,
Structural Engineering,
MEP Engineering,
Technical Advisory,
Cost Consultancy -
Construction Value ($) 16,000,000
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Built-Up-Area (sqm) 55,167
The site is located next to the busy route 615; a busy international highway connecting Saudi Arabia and Qatar; creating a need for an ambitious and visionary architectural approach. The 55,167sqm hospital building sits as a standalone structure from the main campus and consists of specialized units, outpatient clinics, stockyards, a pharmacy, check-up areas, classrooms, and parking.
