Opening new connections across Riyadh The first phase of the metro introduced the Blue, Yellow, and Purple lines, strategically linking key districts, business hubs, and cultural landmarks.
This connectivity underscores the city’s commitment to improving residents’ quality of life and promoting economic growth.
The KAFD Metro Station’s design is rooted in connectivity. Using predictive modeling, ZHA optimized the layout to accommodate rail, pedestrian, and car traffic, ensuring smooth movement and reducing congestion. The station’s three-dimensional lattice structure, inspired by intersecting sinewaves, organizes circulation while shaping its architectural identity.
The station’s exterior, clad in ultra-high-performance concrete panels with geometric perforations, is both a design statement and a functional element. Inspired by the desert’s natural patterns, the facade minimizes solar heat gain, combining aesthetic appeal with environmental efficiency.
Green architecture and LEED certification
Sustainability is integral to the station’s design. A high-efficiency cooling system adjusts to passenger levels, and sliding platform doors retain cool air. These innovations, powered by renewable energy, earned the station LEED Gold certification, reflecting its environmental commitment.
