The Audience Project at Biggers Lake
A Landmark Open-Air Theatre Merging Engineering, Art & Nature
Overview
A Spectacle on Water Where Architecture Meets Immersive Entertainment
The Audience Project at Biggers Lake stands as a remarkable achievement within Boulevard World, one of the largest and most iconic zones of Riyadh Season. Designed as an open-air Roman-inspired amphitheater built directly above the tranquil lake, the venue blends engineering innovation with artistic expression.
With a capacity of 5,000 visitors, the theater features a commanding 150-meter steel ring, expansive performance platforms, and panoramic display systems across 3,800 sqm. Supported by advanced AV technologies and seamless architectural integration, it delivers a powerful stage for concerts, theatrical productions, and multimedia spectacles.
Delivered under the management of the General Entertainment Authority and Riyadh Events Center for Sela Company, the project reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to pioneering modern entertainment while honoring the natural landscape surrounding Biggers Lake.
Total Area
3,800
square meters
Project Budget
30
Million SAR
Concrete Works
750
cubic meters
Project Timeline
30
Days
Project Solutions
Our Comprehensive Solutions for a Seamless Audience Theatre Experience
Vision & Objectives
Defined the project’s core requirements to create a high-capacity, lake-integrated open-air theatre, engineered to support advanced AV technology while ensuring safety, durability, and seamless visitor flow.
Planning & Execution
Developed a fast-track plan to manage design, engineering, MEP, and structural works within 30 days. Coordinated land preparation, lake foundation works, steel structure installation, and cladding completion with strict sequencing.
Budgeting
Optimised material sourcing, prefabrication, and labour allocation to maintain cost efficiency while achieving structural precision and high-quality finishes.
Collaborative Efforts
Worked closely with the client, consultants, and stakeholders, including Sela Company and Media Land Group. Ensured fluid communication and alignment as design revisions and site conditions evolved.
Risk Management
Addressed major challenges such as tight timelines, lake-based foundation complexities, unstable soil pockets, and high-altitude steel and AV installations through proactive engineering and round-the-clock site teams.
Memorable Experience
Focused on delivering a visually stunning and structurally resilient venue that enhances visitor immersion through panoramic screens, precision lighting, and a theatre environment harmonised with Biggers Lake.
Outcome
The Audience Project emerged as a standout attraction of Boulevard World—an engineering triumph delivered on time, on budget, and celebrated for combining architectural artistry with an unforgettable entertainment ambience.