HKS references "forts and palaces" for monolithic arena in Saudi Arabia

Architecture studio HKS has unveiled plans for The Arena in Diriyah, a 20,000-seat venue for sports and entertainment in Saudi Arabia that references the country's traditional architecture.
Designed by HKS for developer Diriyah Company, the arena will be located in the town of Diriyah and intended as a "tourism hallmark" that helps draw visitors to the region.
This is hoped to promote cultural and economic growth in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 – a plan to diversify the countr