solutions to complexities | kafd “ 1 Our work is dictated by the highly complex nature of the project and the need to manage the design process. The Financial Plaza | The five tallest towers of the district make up the Financial Plaza and hold a unique status within KAFD standing out as the visual and physical center. ” 2 TRADE/FINANCE MUSEUM PUBLIC LIBRARY TH UM AM AH AD RO 1.15 FINANCIAL ACADEMY FINANCIAL PLAZA N NORTH RING ROAD The Wadi | A strong urban landscape feature, the Wadi designed to absorb water and humidity to decrease outdoor temperature defines the inner edge of the leaf, dividing it into five areas. This lowered green pedestrian oasis cut out in the urban areas forms a unique entity within the city of Riyadh. The 7-m below-ground Wadi runs in a series of cultural, educational and leisure attractor buildings. 3 Attractors | KAFD offers a wide mix of religious, educational, sports and cultural facilities located at different areas and densities to appeal to different people and meet a broad range of demands. K I N G FA H D R OA D 4 5 The Squares | Accessible to the public and spread out along the Wadi, the Square plots benefit from a location in close connection with public attractors, good infrastructure, and invaluable exposure. Public Spaces | KAFD offers a rich variation of coherent streets, promenades and open spaces defined by dynamic building volumes that provide grandeur and shade. 46