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WISDOM: YOUTH CENTER

Youth Center

Razan Tammar

IDSG 4401 Capstone 1: Thesis

Dar Al-Hekma University

Ms. Merve Goknil

22 - 4 – 2020

A thesis submitted to the

Faculty of the Interior Design Department

of Dar Al-Hekma University in partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Design in Interior Design

2021
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‫يحرلا نمحرلا هللا مسب‬


‫م‬
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
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© 2021
RAZAN ABDULRAZAG MOHAMED.S TAMMAR

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


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This undergraduate thesis entitled “Wisdom: Youth Center “

prepared and submitted by Razan Tammar

has been approved for

Capstone I: Interior Design Thesis Course

By

Ms. N.Merve Goknil

Date: 22/4/2021
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Abstract

The thesis aims to design a comfortable entertaining and educational center in Jeddah,

Saudi Arabia for youth segments. The youth center will serve the community by creating a

healthier environment and providing different aspects in one supervised and safe place.

The thesis demonstrates a clear identification about youth and their needs particularly

in this age level. The research exposes the importance of the youth center for youth segments

to develop their cognitive, physical, and psychological behaviour, also enhance youth's

abilities to experience and arrange their time by providing appropriate place for studying and

working, while also expanding enjoyment with the shadow and philosophy of place culture in

line with Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision.

A digital survey distributed amongst parents and students, and it shows a high sample

prefer and support the idea of a youth center in the city of Jeddah. Another digital survey also

speared among parents and students, and it gives a clear picture of the preferable design

concept by the public. Also, an interview with an experienced student relation consultant

discussed the effective activities, services, facilities, design, tactics, atmosphere, and mission

needed for the youth center.

Keywords: youth, educational center, entertainment, fitness, learning


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Dedication

Dedication to my parents and husband for supporting and encouraging me with love

and affections.
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Table of Contents

Preface.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Limitation ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Project outline ................................................................................................................................. 12
CHAPTER ONE: THESIS PORPOSAL .......................................................................................... 14
Project Statement ............................................................................................................................ 14
Research question ........................................................................................................................... 15
Research objective .......................................................................................................................... 15
Rational ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Targeted audience ........................................................................................................................... 16
Site analysis...................................................................................................................................... 16
Client profile .................................................................................................................................... 17
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW .................................................................................. 19
Major studies ................................................................................................................................... 20
Minor study ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS .............................................................................. 24
Data Collection and Analysis ......................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER FOUR: PRECEDENT STUDIES .................................................................................. 27
Precedent Study #1: John M. Harper Branch Library & Stork Family YMCA, Waterloo,
Canada ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Precedent Study #2: Amman Youth Hub- Arab Youth Center .................................................. 35
Precedent Study # 3: King Fahd National Library ...................................................................... 43
CHAPTER FIVE: DETAILS FOR INTERIORS ............................................................................ 58
Matrix .............................................................................................................................................. 58
Design Program............................................................................................................................... 59
Relationship Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 59
Finish Schedules .............................................................................................................................. 61
Saudi Building Codes...................................................................................................................... 62
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Contribution .................................................................................................................................... 67
Observation ..................................................................................................................................... 67
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References ............................................................................................................................................ 68
Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 69
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Table of Figures

Figure 1 Site analysis for the Cooperative Society Center of King Abdulaziz University...... 16

Figure 2 Floor plan- the Cooperative Society Center of King Abdulaziz Universit ............... 17

Figure 3: Logo for Leejam company ....................................................................................... 17

Figure 4: Site analysis- YMCA................................................................................................ 29

Figure 5: Floor plan, functions - YMCA ................................................................................. 30

Figure 6: Floor plan, zoning – YMCA..................................................................................... 31

Figure 7: Floor plan, circulation- YMCA ................................................................................ 31

Figure 8: Seating area between library& swimming pool- YMCA ......................................... 32

Figure 9:Recreational space- YMCA....................................................................................... 33

Figure 10: Library & study area- YMCA ............................................................................... 33

Figure 11:Exterior construction- YMCA ................................................................................. 34

Figure 12:Site analysis- Amman Youth Hub ........................................................................... 35

Figure 13:Ground floor plan, functions- Amman Youth Hub ................................................. 36

Figure 14:First floor plan, functions- Amman Youth Hub ...................................................... 37

Figure 15: Second floor plan, functions- Amman Youth Hub................................................. 37

Figure 16: Ground floor plan, zoning- Amman Youth Hub ................................................... 38

Figure 17: First floor plan, zoning- Amman Youth Hub ........................................................ 38

Figure 18: Second floor plan, zoning- Amman Youth Hub.................................................... 39

Figure 19: Second floor plan, circulation- Amman Youth Hub ............................................. 39

Figure 20: Seating area- Amman Youth Hub ......................................................................... 40

Figure 21: Cafeteria- Amman Youth Hub .............................................................................. 40

Figure 22: Reception area- Amman Youth Hub...................................................................... 41

Figure 23: Seating area- Amman Youth Hub ......................................................................... 41


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Figure 24: Computer lap, study area- Amman Youth Hub ..................................................... 41

Figure 25: Exterior constructure - Amman Youth Hub .......................................................... 42

Figure 26: Site analysis – King Fahad National Library ........................................................ 44

Figure 27: Floor plans, functions – King Fahad National Library ......................................... 45

Figure 28: Ground floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library .................................... 45

Figure 29: First floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library......................................... 46

Figure 30: Second floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library .................................... 46

Figure 31: Third floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library ....................................... 47

Figure 32: Ground floor plan, circulation– King Fahad National Library ............................. 47

Figure 33: Library – King Fahad National Library ................................................................ 48

Figure 34: Library – King Fahad National Library ................................................................ 48

Figure 35: Entrance – King Fahad National Library .............................................................. 49

Figure 36: Entrance – King Fahad National Library .............................................................. 49

Figure 37: Study area – King Fahad National Library ............................................................ 50

Figure 38: Seating area – King Fahad National Library ......................................................... 50

Figure 39: Exterior construction – King Fahad National Library ........................................... 50

Figure 40: Ithra, Dhahran, KSA ............................................................................................... 51

Figure 41: Floor plan- Ithra...................................................................................................... 53

Figure 42: Library, seating reading area- Ithra ........................................................................ 56

Figure 43: Library overview – Ithra......................................................................................... 56

Figure 44: Library, book shelves area- Ithra ............................................................................ 56

Figure 45: Matrix ..................................................................................................................... 58

Figure 46: Relationship Diagram ............................................................................................. 60

Figure 47: Conceptual board .................................................................................................... 69


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List of Tables

Table 1: Programing table- Ithra library ............................................................................................... 54

Table 2: Design Program ....................................................................................................................... 59

Table 3: Design Program ...................................................................................................................... 59

Table 4:Finish schedule ........................................................................................................................ 61

Table 5:Finish schedule ........................................................................................................................ 61


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Preface

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the

future” (Roosevelt, 1945). No one can cast a shadow of doubt on the fact that youth are the

hope of the future, tomorrow’s leaders, and country developers. The young people are

enthusiastic, they are able to learn and adapt to their surroundings. Additionally, they are

interested in learning and apply what they have learned in order to achieve goals.

Furthermore, the nation needs their involvement in order to accomplish the society goals and

needs and assist in the country's development.

Limitation

Due to the academic calendar the time was limited to finish the requirements in the

required time.

Project outline

Wisdom is an educational and entertainment center for youth in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The center targeting youth segments boys and girls, between the age 7- 18 to help their social,

physical, behavioural, and emotional development.

The thesis contains five chapters. Chapter one exposes the outline of the research that

include topic of the project, importance, selected site, targeted audience, research questions

and objectives, time line, and annotated bibliography. Chapter two is the literature review it

contain a minor study about youth center and a major study about the interior design concept

for the center, also project title, project statement, rational, client profile, site and shall.

Chapter three is the research methodology that contains two research methods, and digital

survey and interview. Chapter four is the precedent studies that cover a full analysis of three

case studies and one competitor. Chapter five exposes the design analysis includes matrix,
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relationship diagram, design program, finishes schedules, site analysis, and Saudi building

code.
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CHAPTER ONE: THESIS PORPOSAL

Project Statement

The final project topic is about designing a center for youth and the project will be in

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The youth center will be a place for young people between the age 7-

18 for girls and boys, to help their social, physical, behavioural, and emotional development

by creating a healthier environment and providing different aspects in one supervised and

safe place.

The youth centre is a very important project for the community to be involved together,

where each one in the young demographic comes from different background with different

abilities not same as their peers. There is a big role for youth centres in youths live, that is

why many people hunt for youth centres to aid their youth in developing themselves. There

are numerous studies that show positive results in being involved in youth centre programs.

According to that Durlank, Weissberg & Pachan (2010), after school activities would impact

on the personal and social skills of children with showing major increases and very positive

impact in their behaviours and personalities which lead them to better academic achievements

and reduced dilemmas.

The reason for choosing this project is to serve the community and to make the center

improves social, physical, and personal skills. As these centers are common and successful in

other countries and Jeddah, SA has no such a center. Also, it will help developing youth

abilities to experience and spend their time by having suitable spots for studying and working

and in the meantime to expand enjoyment with the shadow and philosophy of the place

culture in line and in parallel to Saudi Arabia 2030 vision.

The project is in line with the Saudi vision 2030 according to the vibrant society vision,

falls under this vision the promote a healthy lifestyle program which recommend the
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following “Reach regional & global excellence in selected professional sports”, and” increase

public participation in sports and athletic activities”. Also, the create an empowering

environment for Saudis program recommend “Develop positive attitude, resilience and hard-

work culture among our children”, all these recommendation for the 2030 vision is in the line

with objective of the youth center project. Aiming to design an environment for that segment

and the design should be homelike with high standard and quality in order to make them

motivated.

Research question

• What are the most required activities in youth center?

• What is the major factors participation of youths in community development

programmers?

• How may educational and entertainment fields, that positively influence the community

in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?

Research objective

• Serving the community by creating a healthier environment and providing different

aspects in one supervised and safe place with unique design

• Enhancing youth's contribution in the society and improving the quality of youth life and

skills.

• Developing youth abilities and experiences and increasing the level of physical fitness.

Rational

The youth center project aims to great a healthy community by providing a beneficial

place for youth to spend in their free time, a place that combines educational and

entertainment fields. The center helps to develop youth to develop their social, physical,

behavioral, and emotional skills. Additionally, the youth center project aims to achieve the
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Saudi 2030 vision aspirations according to the promote a healthy lifestyle program, the and

create an empowering environment for Saudis program.

Targeted audience

The project targeted audience are youth girls and boys between the age 7-18.

Site analysis

The selected site for the youth center project is the Cooperative Society Center of

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah Al Faihaa district. In addition, the project will serve the

targeted segments as the location is located inside the faculty residence compound. The

location of the Cooperative Society Center of KAU is a good choice because is located in the

northwestern direction, where the sunlight is suitable during the youth center working hours.

Figure 1 Site analysis for the Cooperative Society Center of King Abdulaziz University
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This image was used for educational purpose and is blurred due to copyrights

Figure 2 Floor plan- the Cooperative Society Center of King Abdulaziz Universit

Client profile

Figure 3: Logo for Leejam company

Leejam is a sport company founded in 2005 and it is located in Saudi Arabia. There are

more than 2900 employees work in across the 135 centers for the company. Leejam's facilities

offer a clean, modern, and friendly environment for the community, filled with the newest

fitness technology, a high professional trained staff, and a philosophy concept that exceeds

international standards. The company operates seven brands, fitness time pro, fitness time plus,

fitness time junior, fitness time ladies pro, fitness time ladies, fitness time academy, and fitness

time. Fitness time centers currently separated between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates,

and soon will be in other countries around Middle East and North Africa

Vision: “To be the people’s favourite and most accessible wellness club”
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Mission: “To steer society towards a healthy lifestyle, and encourage people to

exercise daily”

Leegam company would invest in the youth center project according to their business model

and type. Also, in order to apply and execute their mission, the company will look forward to

enhancing the idea of having social gathering places for this segment and to promote a better

healthy lifestyle in a lucrative manner. Recent changes have been done on Leegam’s

company business model by considering Juniors and ladies in its centres’ categories.

Such as change in its business model, it will promote the idea of Youth Center to Leegam as

there is ongoing plans for business expansion.

Conclusion

To sum up, the idea of the project is suitable for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as it has no

similar centers at the current time and it is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 as well. The

client has alike business model and the selected site has a premium location. As an interior

design, the design will play a major role in achieving the project objectives.
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CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

What youth needs, and how does youth center play a major role positively in enhancing

youth’s life? According to R. Ginty (2015) defined youth in an effective context, young

segments are ‘social shifter. Youths live in a social landscape of authority, rights, knowledge,

and cultural notions of identity and agency, where youth can become a source of emerging

influence and other kinds of power can submerge them. In addition, youth is defined in

different terms such as in age group, a social category, a political group, and in-betweeners’

between children and adults. Firstly, the age-defined perspective is the transitioning for

young segment between adulthood and parenthood, where the youth ages various from

country to another. The World Youth Report (2005) defines ‘youth’ as “an important period

of physical, mental and social maturation, where young people are actively forming identities

and determining acceptable roles for themselves within their community and society as a

whole” (World Youth Report, 2005: 150). Secondly, youth is defined differently according to

different categories. It is defined as a social construct perspective according to The World

Youth Report, youths are socially situated and culturally built, in comparation with other

socio-generational groups, such as children, adults. Also, define youth in terms of the

physiological perspective according to The World Youth Report, it considers as a transiting

stage in the life childhood and adulthood. Cultural markers may be more effective than

physiological and cognitive elements, such as rites of passage, marriage, fertility, land

possession or ritual/spiritual initiation.


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Major studies

According to ASTUDIO (2013), TOKKO youth center, which has a successful story, in

UK attracts a wide range of 13-19 years old members to develop skills and talents in a

healthy environment. Also, the article states that” The facility was proposed after a survey of

Luton’s young people took place where it was said that they needed a space “to talk, be

listened to, relax and gain confidence by trying new things.” TOKKO provides a variety of

facilities including a climbing wall, an IT suite, dance studios, training rooms, multipurpose

rooms and a café.”

For the services that should be available at the youth center, according to Mion (2017),

the author states that a perfect youth center ought to include Control desk/check-in, computer

room, multipurpose room, outdoor activity areas, administrative office,

mechanical/electrical/communications spots, W.C. This will help drawing and planning the

major facilities and activities needed in Youth Center at Jeddah.

To specify, according to Harrouk (2020) interiors play a major role in our

productivity, energy, mood, health and behaviors. Therefore, taking advantage of interiors

within the youth center can help the community to achieve the main aim of this project based

on the study of “Psychology of Space: How Interiors Impact our Behavior?” Furthermore,

according to Harrouk (2020) states that Interior design has become an inherent part of the

psychology of people, and it has a direct effect on the subconscious. Also, the author

mentions that interior design plays a major role in emotions and perceptions through a

specific spot in the mind that responds to the geometry of the place that people occupy. In

addition, according to Mion (2017), the youth center should be a homelike environment and

quality with the consideration of natural light, welcome and arrival area, doors and windows

in residential style, and proper finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. Also, the author
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indicates the importance of the integration between public facility and homelike quality

emphasizing on the aforementioned elements and encouraging creativity in selections.

Moreover, with the connection between design, mission, psychology and the aim of

the project, and according to Mion (2017) clarifies that designers should consider and involve

safety, social connectedness, ease of movement, and sensory stimulation in addition to light,

colors, art, and ventilation. Also, he exemplifies on some design principles that a sense of

harmony can be introduced by symmetry and rhythm. The sense of harmony will be applied

the youth center by fitting the elements of design together in the space, by colours, shapes

and textures, also by uniting the active and positive mood in the youth center. The layout of

the floor plan will be in symmetrical design. The decoration for the space will give a sense of

rhythm.

Specifically, in regards to colors, according to Kelly (2009) the writer emphasizes that

the warmer the color, the more compact the room becomes. They can also elicit comfort

feelings or stimulate contact. Whereas a warm and bright color might decrease tension,

nervousness, and anxiety. Also, the writer divides the colors preferences based on ages

“Black, white, gray and dark brown are generally rejected by children between the ages of

five and eight; red, orange, yellow, violet were the preferred choices for this age group. For

ages nine and ten, gray, dark brown, black, pastel green and blue were rejected, and this

group preferred red, red-orange, green-blue. Preferences of the thirteen-sixteen range pulled

towards blue, ultramarine and orange”. As study shown, all three above mentioned groups

rejected the colours of dark brown and black, which will be avoided in the interior of the

youth center, but in other hand they agreed and preferred the colours blue, orange and yellow,

which will be using as colour theme for the youth center.


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Additionally, when it comes to lighting and materials, according to Kelly (2009) a

lower percentage of indirect light produces convenient light, while efficiency is improved by

a higher percentage of direct light. Alternatively, the author suggests using occupancy sensors

to increase energy savings. According to Mion (2017), the writer suggests “Use indirect

lighting as main ambient lighting”. According to Wilkins (2018) an open, airy, and inviting

environment can be led by lights filled spaces resulted from glass, which merchandises the

building as well. For the materials, according to Kelly (2009) states that is to minimize

ambient noise and have an incentive to find a visual/tactile direction, carpeting, wall fabric

and acoustical tile may be used. In addition, the author suggests that designers should avoid

institutional, unnatural finishes, textures. Also, the writer states “Walls are frequently

constructed of Plexiglas or glass containing imbedded vegetation (such as grass or bamboo)

to allow a measure of boundary”. In regard to the author recommendation, we can have the

main lighting source in the youth center to be the natural light by taking advantage of big

glass windows and skylights spots as well. Additionally, a sustainable selection as LED

lighting will be suitable for such a project.

In the same way, to specify in regard to safety, according to Mion (2017) emphasizes

that safe and healthy environment should be maintained within the design in terms of

equipment, materials, furnishings, and finishes, doors, access, and authorities as well.
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Minor study

Youth center plays a major role in developing youths personally, socially, physically,

behaviourally, and emotionally. As Durlak & Weissberg (2010) highlights the benefit of after

school programs is to enhance the personal and social skills, increases in their self-

perceptions and school bonding, positive social behaviors, improvement in school grades and

academic level, significant changes in problem behaviours. Additionally, according to the

study of Alhrahsheh (2020) on the role of youth centers in developing social responsibility,

the results shows that youth centres play a significant role in improving the responsibility of

an individual towards society. Another benefits of youth center according to Sudbury (2021)

is increasing youth in physical fitness level, enhancing leadership skills, being involved in the

community and thereby fostering and promoting civic engagement. In addition, being

involved in youth center helps in promoting youth’s health, according to Fredriksson, Geidne

& Eriksson (2015) said “Leisure-time activities are important for adolescents’ psychological,

cognitive and physical development. Because leisure time comprises a large and important

portion of young people’s live, arenas where they spend their leisure time, such as youth

centers, could be seen as good settings for promoting health.”

Conclusion

All in all, the above-mentioned studies and literature review indicates the importance

of youth centers in communities and how centers impact youths in a positive manner, and

how the design is important and play a major role to transfer and mimic the mission, vision,

and values. The design should be a homelike with high quality of materials, objects, and

facilities and in light of safety and health measures.


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CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS

The youth center research data was collected by two different methods: a survey and

an interview with an expert. A survey was an easier way to collect, monitor, spread, analyse,

manage different aspects and responses in a digital form through surveymonkey.com with the

support of the current technologies such as Whatsapp, SMS, and Email. An interview with

experienced subject matter expert who deals on daily basis with parents and students can

enrich and provide wider aspects on the project aim such as, needed activities, facilities, and

design elements and requirements.

Data Collection and Analysis

The survey was distributed at WhatsApp’s groups for different segments (parents and

students), and via the university email. The total of sample responses that have been collected

is 173, during 3 days. The survey consists of 8 different multiple choices questions. For the

youth center atmosphere question, the majority of the sample (57%) prefer all options

combined together which is (Interactive, Private, and Comfortable & Practical). In regards to

the youth center design, 72 out of 173 prefer Contemporary Design, and on the facilities to be

added question, 75 persons prefer Cinema over the other choices. In relevant to indoor

activities, the majority voted the all-listed activities (Football, Basketball, Running,

Swimming, and Gymnastics) but the one they mostly prefer is reading. When it comes to

outdoor activities the majority voted the all-listed activities (Football, Basketball, Running,

Swimming, and Gymnastics), but the one they mostly prefer is swimming. The majority

prefer to change their clothes at the changing room in the center. In regards to the study/ work

area most of the answers prefer to have a private work area at the center. Finally, the last

question, which is in regards to the reason to revisit the youth center, has almost the same

figures for all answers, which are (Types of activities, Interior design & atmosphere, and

Gathering with friends).


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In regards to the interview with an expert, the expert is an experienced student

relations consultant at Advanced Generation International School located in Jeddah. The first

discussed point was about the main step that can increase youth leadership skills, she reacted

that on-the-job education and she states out that the field trials contribute to enhancing their

own skills. In regards to the appropriate environment to develop youth skills, the subject

expert said there must be an adequate work environment; In order to confront any changes

that are contrary to the plan. A point was discussed in regards to students can be helped

towards a deeper understanding of their concerns, the consultant said by using behavioral

therapy: These methods modify the student’s thoughts, which he learned with his life

experiences and teach him the correct and sound ways of thinking that help him. A

suggestion in regards to the youth center design, she suggested that the building should be in

a healthy area that receives sunlight and open air with focusing on wall colors, to consider its

distance from the industrial areas, and to have the center in places with residential gatherings.

When it comes to the things that can impact in a positive way on youth personalities, the

consultant said that green areas, fountains, a play area, such as slides, and cleanliness are

essential for the place. Additionally, for the most popular activities for youths, and the

response was Activities that help stimulate the brain. She believes that the youth center would

help support the youth to develop their goals and achieve them. In lights to the most

remarkable point, which is what make the parents enroll the youth into the center, she said

trust and reputation, also, about another remarkable points that make the youth to enroll in the

youth center, she answered trust, reputation, price, location, design, and service provided in

the center.
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Conclusion

To sum up, the findings conclude and shortlist the major aspects that needed in the

youth center project in terms of activities, services, facilities, design, tactics, atmosphere, and

mission. The below points summarize all findings:

• Design style: contemporary

• Facilities: Recreational space, fitness area, changing room, work and study area, library,

walking track, healthy food court, pray area, W.C, parking, lounge area.

• Activities: football, basketball, volley ball, walking, and gymnastics.


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CHAPTER FOUR: PRECEDENT STUDIES

Three precedent studies (International, Middle East, and Local) have similar values

and concepts for the youth center project and they have been selected to be analyzed and

studied. The first case (International) is known as YMCA, John M. Harper Branch Library &

Stork Family, which is located in waterloo, Canada. The second case (Middle East), is

located in Amman, Jordan, Amman youth hub center. The third case study (Local) is King

Fahd National Library located in Riyadh. Finally, the competitor is Ithra- Library in Dhahran,

Saudi Arabia.

Precedent Study #1: John M. Harper Branch Library & Stork Family YMCA,
Waterloo, Canada

Architect: Teeple Architects

Address: 500 Fischer-Hallman Rd N, Waterloo, ON N2L 0B1, Canada

Year built: 2011

Client: leading non-profit organization

Area: 5574.1824 m2

Target Audience: School aged children 7-18

List of activities: swim, running, gymnasium, basketball, study/ work, reading books
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To start with, the case in hand is leading non-profit organization and it is located in

(500 Fischer-Hallman Rd N, Waterloo, ON N2L 0B1, Canada) and it has similar concepts

and values. The center was constructed by Architect: Teeple Architects in 2011 on the area of

5574.1824 m2. The center is targeting school aged children 7-18 with offering the activities:

swim, running, gymnasium, basketball, study/ work, reading books. The selected precedent

case study YMCA for the youth centre project where it has similar values and goals

according to their mission statement” We strengthen the foundations of community through

youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our mission is to build strong

kids, strong families and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit,

mind and body”. YMCA is seeking to increase and develop life quality, by building a new

generation with a high passion for healthy lifestyle.

Also, the precedent study is the simple efficient design for the center, and the strategies to

make a sustainable design for the center. Additionally, the YMCA center it one of the newest

youths centers in Canada, they built the building with new strategies by avoiding the mistakes

other architects made in the old youths centers, such as a wide-open layout floor plan, and

separate the library from the recreational area, where library should be a quite area, far from

the recreational space.


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Site analysis

In regards, to the site analysis, the location is located in cold region that has heavily

snow every year; therefore, it faces the eastern side to take advantage of the sun and the

natural light. In regards to the floor plan analysis, YMCA is a two-story building and

considered the newest and the most recent building in the area with the shadow of the modern

thinking of having suitable and sustainable floor plan. One building contains and integrates

all aspects an educational, and entertainment programs.

Figure 4: Site analysis- YMCA


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Programming

Floor plan analysis

YMCA is a two-story building and considered the newest and the most recent

building in the area with the shadow of the modern thinking of having suitable and

sustainable floor plan. One building contains and integrates all aspects an educational, and

entertainment programs.

List of functions

Entrance/ Reception

Offices

W.C

Walking track

Recreational space for pickle ball,

badminton, volleyball, basketball

Fitness space

Swimming pools

Library

Study area Figure 5: Floor plan, functions - YMCA

Crafts area, singing, music rehearsal

Childcare area

Cafeteria, Kitchen
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Zoning
The zoning in YMCA divided in to three parts privet, semi- public, public. Privet areas

like staff area, reception. Semi- public such as library and study area, recreational space,

swimming pool, changing rooms. Entrance, and hallways consider as a public area.

Figure 6: Floor plan, zoning – YMCA

Circulation
The circulation in YMCA considered as horizontal circulation between the functions.
Wide open layout that makes the movement easy and flexible.

Figure 7: Floor plan, circulation- YMCA


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Design Approach
The contemporary design style for YMCA includes the newest ideas. The selection of

colours and materials plays a major role in enhancing the space in light of positive and active

feeling. Natural colours such as white and gray where reflects purity and freshness feeling on

the space is selected in YMCA. Also, it has bob colour like fuchsia used as an accent colour

and that gives an exciting feeling for the space. In regard to flooring material selection for

each space, gray porcelain is selected for the entrance and hallways due to its durability, and

hardwood flooring is selected for the recreational space. Rubber flooring for walking track is

used to prevent and keep the track from being slippery and carpet is selected for the library to

keep the place quiet and absorb noises.

Figure 8: Seating area between library& swimming pool- YMCA


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Figure 9:Recreational space- YMCA

Figure 10: Library & study area- YMCA


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Figure 11:Exterior construction- YMCA


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Precedent Study #2: Amman Youth Hub- Arab Youth Center

Architect: Bitra Consultant

Address: Amman- Jordon

Year built: under construction

Client: Arab Youth Center - Abu Dhabi

Area: NA

Target Audience: youth between 15-35 years old

The Amman youth hub center has been selected as a precedent case study, where it

aims to encourage and ignite hope for youth’s life through empowering its brightest youth to

become the future leaders of their world. The Amman youth hub combine between

educational and entertainment fields.

Site analysis

The Amman youth hub is located in Amman, Jourdan. In one of the main streets in

the city of Amman, surrounded by schools, shopping centers, restaurants, and governmental

buildings.

Figure 12:Site analysis- Amman Youth Hub


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Floor plan analysis

Amman youth hub center is a three-story building split in to a ground, first, and

second floor. Divide its functions between the three floors in an organized and functional

way. The ground floor starts with main entrance, then the reception area, reception lobby,

exhibition area, the creative space, seating stairs, elevators, male and female W.C, Co-

working space, cafeteria, administration and offices, game room, auditorium, fire scape stairs,

shaft, electrical room, and a back entrance. Move up to the first floor where it include the

incubation area, relaxation area, male and female pray rooms, meeting rooms, offices area,

computer labs, elevators, male and female W.C, casual seating areas, fire escape stairs, shaft,

and electrical room. Then in the second floor the maker lab, art studio, music studio, library,

lecture rooms, outdoor main and side terrace, skylight, elevators, male and female W.C, fire

escape stairs, shaft, and electrical room.

List of functions

Figure 13:Ground floor plan, functions- Amman Youth Hub


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Figure 14:First floor plan, functions- Amman Youth Hub

Figure 15: Second floor plan, functions- Amman Youth Hub


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Zoning

The zoning in Amman Youth Hub divided in to three parts privet, semi- public, public.

Privet areas like offices, and electrical room. Semi- the creative room, co working space, and

auditorium. Entrance, and hallways consider as a public area.

Figure 16: Ground floor plan, zoning- Amman Youth Hub

Figure 17: First floor plan, zoning- Amman Youth Hub


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Figure 18: Second floor plan, zoning- Amman Youth Hub

Circulation
The circulation in Amman youth hub considered as horizontal and vertical circulation

between the functions. Wide open layout that makes the movement easy and flexible.

Figure 19: Second floor plan, circulation- Amman Youth Hub


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Design approach

The contemporary design concept with the coloured three-dimensional grid, and the

fresh colour theme selected white, green, all these concepts reflect the taste for targeted

audience for the project. In addition, the materials that are selected is to connect the design

with the function and the context, such as the local travertine stone is reflect the Jordanian

style in terms of the colour and the pattern. The words used as an inspiration in the designing

concept is dreaming, thinking, innovating, to be reflected in the design of the building.

Figure 20: Seating area- Amman Youth Hub

Figure 21: Cafeteria- Amman Youth Hub


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Figure 22: Reception area- Amman Youth Hub

Figure 23: Seating area- Amman Youth Hub

Figure 24: Computer lap, study area- Amman Youth Hub


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Figure 25: Exterior constructure - Amman Youth Hub


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Precedent Study # 3: King Fahd National Library

Architect: Gerber Architekten

Address: 6757 King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12211

Year built: 2015

Client: Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia

Area: 87,000m²

Target Audience: readers and researchers

The selected particular study King Fahad National Library is one of the most important

cultural and remarkable buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The updated construction for the

building with the new facilities, will serve the Saudi 2030 vision, where it will help by grow

Saudi contribution to arts & cultures, and Develop & diversity entertainment opportunities to

meet population’s needs.

There are many inspirations from this particular case study, King Fahad National Library.

The creative method of combining old and new structure together, according to the architect

Gerber where the new additional square for the library will enclose the original old building

that back to 1980s. Additionally, the unique façade shape and pattern, inspired by the

traditional Middle Eastern architectural patterns, made by the tensile techniques. Also, the

purpose of the sustainability theme of the façade is to protect the interior from the direct

sunlight, where the temperature in the city of Riyadh reaches 50 degree.


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Site Analysis
The King Fahad National Library located in one of the major roads in the city of
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Surrounded by hotels, restaurants, park, and residential areas.

Figure 26: Site analysis – King Fahad National Library

Floor Plan Analysis

King Fahd Library consists of 4 floors. The ground floor has 11 elements rotunda,

entrance hall, public halls, reading area, study room, closed access stack, restaurant, shop,

vault room, and information & service. The first floor has eight components’ rotunda,

entrance hall, reading area, administration, seminar room, closed access stack, women’s

library, and information & service. The 2nd floor is slightly different than the ground and the

first floor, has seven areas rotunda, foyer lecture hall, administration, seminar room, closed

access stack, and TV studio. Finally, the 3rd floor has rotunda, information & service, open

stack, reference search area closed stack, language labour, and music room.
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List of functions

Figure 27: Floor plans, functions – King Fahad National Library

Zoning
The zoning in King Fahad National Library divided in to two parts semi- public,

public.

Figure 28: Ground floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library
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Figure 29: First floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library

Figure 30: Second floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library
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Figure 31: Third floor plan, zoning– King Fahad National Library

Circulation
The circulation in King Fahad National Library considered as horizontal and vertical

circulation between the functions. Wide open layout that makes the movement easy and

flexible.

Figure 32: Ground floor plan, circulation– King Fahad National Library
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Design approach

The design type is similar to Industrial design as it mimics the design and

constructional features of Industrial design type. The colours are bright to abstain absorbing

heat as Riyadh most of the year has high weather temperature. Also, sustainably, the façade is

used to enhance the natural lights in the place and mitigate the heat and sunlight in the

meantime.

Figure 33: Library – King Fahad National Library

Figure 34: Library – King Fahad National Library


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Figure 35: Entrance – King Fahad National Library

Figure 36: Entrance – King Fahad National Library


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Figure 37: Study area – King Fahad National Library

Figure 38: Seating area – King Fahad National Library

Figure 39: Exterior construction – King Fahad National Library


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Precedent Study #4 (Competitor): Ithra- Library

Ithra is a project by Saudi Aramco done by a Norwegian architectural company

Snøhetta. Saudi Aramco’s projects act as the public's development. Saudi Aramco assumed

Ithra as a place where people could have life-changing experiences by mastering the arts,

technology, literature, and creativity. Ithra center’s services are Idea Lab, Library, Ithra

Theatre, Cinema, Ithra Museum, Children's Museum, Energy Show, Archives, The Great

Hall, and the Information Center. Ithra library is one of the biggest public libraries in the

region, with a collection of over 270,000 titles in both Arabic and English, distributed in a

user-friendly manner over four floors and covering a wide variety of themes, subjects, and

genres. Whatever the age or desires, they have something for you. The Ithra Library has a

wide variety of electronic resources in Arabic and English, including audio books and e-

books. The library's collection consists of 60% Arabic and 40% English books that can be

read in the library or at home.

Figure 40: Ithra, Dhahran, KSA


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General Industry Information

The Ithra structure was constructed as a collection of stones that represented unity.

The building was built with a purposeful representation of time, with the tower reflecting the

future, the ground floor components representing the present, and the underground

components preserving the past, just as the location was symbolic.

The brilliant structure includes the four-story library, 18-story information tower, three-story

idea lab, energy show, four-story museum, 315-seat cinema, 900-seat performance arts

theater, archives, 1,500-square-meter great hall, and children's museum are all part of the

impressive structure.

Business Revenue
Ithra’s mission is serves as an all-purpose cultural hub. They believe in the gift and

passion instilled in people, and they aim to empower human development to showcase and

celebrate them. The Center hosts special events, film premieres, exhibitions, workshops,

conferences, and more, which solidifies its position as an inspiring leader in the region and

enrichment of its visitors. And Ithra’s vision is share knowledge, encourage curiosity and

feed innovation, enhance the kingdom’s global position, activate creativity, encourage cross-

cultural exchange with the globe, provide new engaging platforms, maximize new sources of

human energy and potential

Floor plan analysis

The library's second floor contains the Children's and Young library, as well the

multimedia section and main presentation room. The Children’s Library designed for young

readers, to create unforgettable experience for them. The multimedia section of the library

contains a huge selection of audio books, DVDs, and CDs, and language classes, self-

development books, and travel guides, among other things. Special activities, such as book
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signings and seminars, are held in the main presentation room. In the third floor is located the

main library for Ithra, the welcoming reception area, also a café with an enjoyable seating

area to socialize and relax with others. Moving up to the fourth floor, where it contain a huge

collection of non- fiction books, up to 74,000 books for verity subjects such as science,

technology, religion, philosophy, psychology, and home management and the arts. Lastly, the

fifth floor contain a quite research and study area, a computer area, and a public workstation.

Figure 41: Floor plan- Ithra

List of functions

• The children library

• The multimedia sections

• Main presentation room

• Main library
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• Café with seating area

• Welcoming reception area

• Research and study area

• Computer area

• Public workstations

Programming table

No. Space Adjacencies Zoning

1 The children library 2,3 Public

2 The multimedia section 1,3 Public

3 Main presentation room 1,2 Public

4 Main library 5,6 Public

5 Café with seating area 4,6 Public

6 Welcoming reception area 4,5 Public

7 Research and study area 8,9 Public

8 Computer area 7,9 Public

9 Public workstation 7,8 Public

Table 1: Programing table- Ithra library


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Marketing issue

• Promoting the idea

• Reaching the segments

• Demanding omni-channels promotion which might cost more

• Requiring non-stop of innovative and updated art works and videos

Design approach

Ithra is the most recent center and the technologies, sustainable requirements, modern

aspects, quality of materials, lighting, colours are integrated together. The place is taking

advantage of the natural light by enabling skylights spots. Also, the place is designed to be

energy efficient as lights are designed within the building itself as LED tube and panels. The

colours are uniformed and bright to refresh the place especially with the natural light and the

atmosphere of the library. Carpet flooring is used to absorb noises. Furniture is selected in a

way that integrate and complete with colours and lighting.


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Figure 43: Library overview – Ithra

Figure 42: Library, seating reading area- Ithra

Figure 44: Library, book shelves area- Ithra


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Conclusion

In essence, the above-mentioned Precedent Studies are YMCA in Canada, Amman

Youth Hub in Jordan, King Fahad National Library in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Ithra

Library in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as a competitor. The precedent studies have enriched the

project required design concept, materials selection, colours, lightings, layouts, segments and

locations.
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CHAPTER FIVE: DETAILS FOR INTERIORS

Wisdom youth center provides different facilities in one building, as the first type of

building combines these facilities together in one building in the city of Jeddah, combine

educational and entertainment facilities.

Matrix

Figure 45: Matrix


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Design Program

Table 2: Design Program

Table 3: Design Program


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Relationship Diagram

Figure 46: Relationship Diagram


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Finish Schedules

Table 4:Finish schedule

Table 5:Finish schedule


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Saudi Building Codes

CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION

SECTION 301 GENERAL. 301.1 Scope.


The provisions of this chapter shall control the classification of all buildings and structures as
to use and occupancy.
SECTION 303 ASSEMBLY GROUP A
303.1 Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of
a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as
civic, social or religious functions; recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting
transportation.
303.1.1 Small buildings and tenant spaces. A building or tenant space used for assembly
purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons shall be classified as a Group B
occupancy.
303.1.2 Small assembly spaces. The following rooms and spaces shall not be classified as
Assembly occupancies:
1. A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons
and accessory to another occupancy shall be
classified as a Group B occupancy or as part of that occupancy.
2. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is less than 70 m2 in area and accessory
to another occupancy shall be classified as a Group B occupancy.
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly
purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy.
303.3 Assembly Group A-2. Group A-2 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for food
and/or drink consumption including, but not limited to:
• Banquet halls
• Gaming areas
• Restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities (including associated commercial
kitchens)
303.4 Assembly Group A-3. Group A-3 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for
worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group
A including, but not limited to:
• Amusement arcades
• Art galleries
• Bowling alleys
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• Community halls
• Courtrooms
• Dance halls (not including food or drink consumption)
• Exhibition halls
• Gymnasiums (without spectator seating)
• Indoor swimming pools (without spectator seating)
• Indoor tennis courts (without spectator seating)
• Lecture halls
• Libraries Museums
• Mosques, Prayer halls
• Pool and billiard parlors
• Waiting areas in transportation
303.5 Assembly Group A-4. Group A-4 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for
viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating including, but not
limited to:
• Arenas
• Skating rinks
• Swimming pools
• Tennis courts
303.6 Assembly Group A-5. Group A-5occupancy includes assembly uses intended for
participation in or viewing outdoor activities including, but not limited to:
• Amusement park structures
• Bleachers
• Grandstands
• Stadiums
SECTION 305 EDUCATIONAL GROUP E
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the
use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for
educational purposes through the 12th grade.
CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND
OCCUPANCY
SECTION 424 CHILDREN’S PLAY STRUCTURES
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424.1 Children’s play structures. Children’s play structures installed inside all occupancies
covered by this code that exceed 3 m in height and 14 m2 in area shall comply with Sections
424.2 through 424.5.
424.2 Materials. Children’s play structures shall be constructed of non combustible materials
or of combustible materials that comply with the following:
1. Fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303.2.
2. Light-transmitting plastics complying with Section 2606.
3. Foam plastics (including the pipe foam used in soft contained play equipment structures)
having a maximum heat-release rate not greater than 100 kilowatts when tested in accordance
with UL 1975 or when tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 Kw ignition source.
4. Aluminum composite material (ACM) meeting the requirements of Class A interior finish
in accordance with Chapter 8 when tested as an assembly in the maximum thickness intended
for use.
5. Textiles and films complying with the fire propagation performance criteria contained in
Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701.
6. Plastic materials used to construct rigid components of soft-contained play equipment
structures (such as tubes, windows, panels, junction boxes, pipes, slides and decks) exhibiting
a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 400 kW/ m2 when tested in accordance with ASTM
E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m2 in the horizontal orientation at a thickness of 6
mm.
7. Ball pool balls, used in soft-contained play equipment structures, having a maximum heat-
release rate not greater than 100 kilowatts when tested in accordance with UL 1975 or when
tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 kW ignition source. The minimum
specimen test size shall be 900 mm by 900 mm by an average of 500 mm deep, and the balls
shall be held in a box constructed of galvanized steel poultry netting wire mesh.
8. Foam plastics shall be covered by a fabric, coating or film meeting the fire propagation
performance criteria contained in Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA
701.
9. The floor covering placed under the children’s play structure shall exhibit a Class I interior
floor finish classification, as described in Section 804, when tested in accordance with NFPA
253.
424.3 Fire protection. Children’s play structures shall be provided with the same level of
approved fire suppression and detection devices required for other structures in the same
occupancy.
424.4 Separation. Children’s play structures shall have a horizontal separation from building
walls, partitions and from elements of the means of egress of not less than 1.5 m. Children’s
playground structures shall have a horizontal separation from other children’s play structures
of not less than 6 m.
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424.5 Area limits. Children’s play structures shall be not greater than 28 m2 in area, unless a
special investigation, acceptable to the building official, has demonstrated adequate fire
safety.
CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISHES
SECTION 801 GENERAL
801.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the use of materials used as interior
finishes, trim and decorative materials.
801.2 Interior wall and ceiling finish. The provisions of Section 803 shall limit the
allowable fire performance and smoke development of interior wall and ceiling finish
materials based on occupancy classification.
801.3 Interior floor finish. The provisions of Section 804 shall limit the allowable fire
performance of interior floor finish materials based on occupancy classification.
801.4 Decorative materials and trim. Decorative materials and trim shall be restricted by
combustibility, fire performance or flame propagation performance criteria in accordance
with Section 806.
801.5 Applicability. For buildings in flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3,
interior finishes, trim and decorative materials below the elevation required by Section 1612
shall be flood-damage-resistant materials.
801.6 Application. Combustible materials shall be permitted to be used as finish for walls,
ceilings, floors and other interior surfaces of buildings.
801.7 Windows. Show windows in the exterior walls of the first story above grade plane
shall be permitted to be of wood or of unprotected metal framing.
SECTION 803 WALL AND CEILING FINISHES
803.1 General. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified for fire
performance and smoke development in accordance with Section 803.1.1 or 803.1.2, except
as shown in Sections 803.2 through 803.13. Materials tested in accordance with Section
803.1.2 shall not be
required to be tested in accordance with Section 803.1.1. 803.1.1 Interior wall and ceiling
finish materials. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified in accordance
with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Such interior finish materials shall be grouped in the following
classes in accordance with their flame spread and smoke-developed indexes.
Class A: = Flame spread index 0-25; smoke developed index 0-450.
Class B: = Flame spread index 26-75; smoke developed index 0-450.
Class C: = Flame spread index 76-200; smoke developed index 0-450. Exception: Materials
tested in accordance with Section 803.1.2.
SECTION 804 INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH
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804.1 General. Interior floor finish and floor covering materials shall comply with Sections
804.2 through 804.4.2.
Exception: Floor finishes and coverings of a traditional type, such as wood, vinyl, linoleum
or terrazzo, and resilient floor covering materials that are not comprised of fibers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the design program and finishes schedule of the project demonstrate

the interior details. The elements are important and need to be aligned with Saudi Building

Codes. The selected part of Saudi Building Codes is in line with the interiors finishing,

standards, and layouts.


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Conclusion

Contribution

The project will serve the community in multiple aspects socially, physically,

personally, and mentally. for youth group in particular. In light of interior design field, the

project will be about a public center with a home theme taking advantages of all modern and

recent studies of interior design to translate and transfer the project objectives on the design’s

touches and materials.

Observation

Designing centers that will be used for youth is very crucial step and it should be

taken seriously as it will impact them in direct and indirect ways. Regarding lessons and

aspects learned, and from the research and the course, I have learned that how public centers

can impact ourselves psychologically and how their existences are important to us. Also, I

have learned that interior designers should be aligned from the beginning of each project with

all phases in order to have 360 degrees views and insights about all related aspects in

particular to site analysis which can impact and help designers in their selections.
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