Camel Heritage Village
Main Gate Tent: A Cultural Welcome in Tensile Form
Location:Rumah, Saudi Arabia
Completion Year:February 1 – March 15, 2017
Scope of Work:Design, Engineering, Fabrication & Installation
Covered Area:8,000 m² (across 4 zones)
Structural Steel Weight:600+ tons
Zones Executed:Public Zone: 2,880 m², 312 tons , 60 tonsVIP Zone : 2,100 m²,195 tons Royal Zone: 500 m² Royal Gate Zone: 2,500 m², 60 tons
Key Materials: PVC-Coated Fabric Galvanized SteelTensioned Cable Systems
Camel Heritage Village
Main Gate Tent: A Cultural Welcome in Tensile Form
Commissioned by Saudi Aramco and executed under Azmeel Contracting, this landmark tensile structure was designed as the grand entrance to the Camel Heritage Village. The project aimed to create an iconic cultural symbol that merges Saudi heritage with modern structural design—welcoming thousands of festival-goers in a short timeframe.
Tamimi Steel & Membrane delivered full turnkey services, fabricating custom tensile membrane structures for four separate zones. High-grade PVC fabric was stretched over galvanized steel frames, supported by masts, cable bracing, and modular footings—allowing for rapid, secure installation in desert conditions.
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Each zone was engineered for crowd flow, shading, and quick assembly, with modular construction supporting efficient deployment and dismantling.
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The tented gate acts as both a functional and symbolic entry point. The design references traditional Bedouin tents, using modern materials to project national identity. The sweeping forms and clean fabric lines offer both shade and architectural elegance.
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Structure and Cultural Form
This high-impact tensile structure reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to honoring its heritage through innovation. Despite sandstorm conditions, the full project was completed in just 40 days, showcasing Tamimi’s expertise in delivering culturally significant architecture under pressure.
