New Concept of theTent Life Makkah’s UBPA Case
Date:28/04/2009
Case: The Tent City of Mina
Location: Within the simulated street block at the north UBPA
Pavilion Area: Around 1,000 Square Meters
Key Word: The Tent City
Case Prototype:
The Tent City of Mina, the world’s largest tent city is located within a cliff valley near the Holy City of Makkah.
The Valley of Mina is one of the most populated regions in the world.
Makkah people use new materials to replace the traditional cotton in building tents to create a harmonious living environment.
Case Highlights:
The 1∶1 scale mockup of Mina tent will be built at the UBPA. There will be a Tent City master plan model in the standard residential module of the pavilion. The wall mounted full-scale screen will display local scenes and sightseeing films.
A specific performance area will be provided between the entrance and exit, where visitors may enjoy wonderful programs during their relax time. Before leaving, visitors may be presented with a souvenir from Makkah as a reminder that would lead them back to this memorable travel experience in the future.
