RIYADH — The Sports Boulevard Foundation has won the prestigious King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, organized by the Architecture and Design Commission. This is in recognition of the project's excellence in adopting the principles and standards of the Charter through the application of the design code for the Sports Boulevard. The Foundation was also chosen for the award for its integration of unique design principles and commitment to applying design principles that balance authenticity and modernity, showcasing innovative and distinctive urban outputs. The award aims to celebrate and recognize projects that embody the values of King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism, it was pointed out. The CEO of Architecture and Design Commission Dr. Sumayah Al-Sulaiman presented the award to the CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation Jayne McGivern, during the award's closing ceremony at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Jayne McGivern, CEO of Sports Boulevard Foundation, expressed her pride in receiving the award and acknowledged the importance of the vision of King Salman in the urban field. "We are delighted that we have won this award, which reflects the magnitude of the project's achievement through its design and application of local identity and Salmani architecture in all its elements. I also would like to thank all our SBF design team and our design consultants, Fosters, Coen & Partners, Buro Happold for their efforts and inputs that have contributed to this success," she said, adding Sports Boulevard project is designed to revolutionize urban planning in Riyadh. The project spans over 135 kilometers and includes more than 4.4 million square meters of green and open spaces, along with up to 50 multi-disciplinary sports facilities with integrated infrastructure and has gained the trust of a committee of 30 local and international experts in architecture and design. In 2022, the Sports Boulevard Foundation launched the design code for all buildings located on Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, emphasizing the importance of local identity and Salmani architecture and creating a modern and sustainable environment that enhances the quality of life. The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh's mega projects launched by King Salman on March 19, 2019, and is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The project is committed to improving the quality of life for the city's residents and visitors by offering them integrated infrastructure and pedestrian pathways, cycling pathways, horse-riding trails, and more.
