The Military Academy is a virtual city within itself, comprised of 25 buildings totalling 213 600 m² (2.3 million sq. ft.) of
interior space and 139 400 m² (1.5 million sq. ft.) of exterior area. The complex is used for education, training and
housing the elite officers corps, and is the Academy's new administrative and symbolic center.
One aspect of the lighting masterplan which reinforces the architectural language is using warm and cool color
temperature light sources. Cool color temperatures provide ‘relief’ and contrast to the desert climate while warm
(halogen type) sources are used to feature spectacular focal points - making the design extremely sustainable. The
lighting designs are unique, varied and sensitive to the cultural context and include luminous onyx walls, crystal ‘tapestry’
chandeliers, fluorescent and LED lighting systems.
