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Riyadh's Transformative Sports Boulevard
- Riyadh's Sports Boulevard transforms a 30 km highway into 135 km of urban cycling and park space.
- It aims to improve public health and make the city more walkable and bike-friendly by 2030.
Cultural Shift in Saudi Arabia
- The Sports Boulevard reflects a cultural renaissance in Saudi Arabia promoting communal and social outdoor life.
- It breaks away from Riyadh's traditionally private and car-centric urban fabric to encourage public gathering.
Modernizing Stockholm's Avicii Arena
- HOK helped modernize Stockholm's Avicii Arena by adding an acoustic cloud inside the dome to improve sound.
- This intervention preserved the iconic spherical structure while updating its performance for modern events.