Buildings & Specialized Structures

"At ECOV, we engineer complex spaces where architectural vision meets rigorous structural precision. Our expertise spans high-rise towers, healthcare complexes, expansive commercial malls, and specialized liquid-retaining structures. Every project we deliver is defined by our ability to solve sophisticated technical challenges—ensuring seismic resilience, wind resistance, and long-term structural integrity.

Luxury Private Villa (KSA)

Project Highlights

• Exclusive 3-floor villa + basement, with pool & underground tanks

• Unique architectural geometry with custom spatial deviations

• Complex structural system designed to accommodate distinct interior layouts per floor

• Fully compliant with the Saudi Building Code (SBC)

Engineering Solution

• Innovative structural strategies—including transfer elements and adaptive column grids—were implemented to support the architectural vision while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Project Highlights

• Column-free prayer hall spanning 28.5 meters

• Interior design optimized for unobstructed prayer space and enhanced worshipper comfort

Engineering Solution

• An advanced long-span structural system designed to eliminate interior columns while maintaining structural integrity and creating a serene, spacious prayer environment.

Riyadh Mosque (KSA)

Project Highlights

• Staff accommodation project at Nayef University, Saudi Arabia

• Total built area: 650 m²

• Functional layout optimized for comfort, privacy, and efficient space utilization

Engineering Solution

• Practical structural design aligned with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), focusing on cost-effectiveness, durability, and rapid constructability to meet university housing demands.

Labor Housing (KSA)

Project Highlights

• Custom fixation system for digital advertising screens covering 1,600 m²

• Installed at Kingdom Arena Stadium, Riyadh

• Full structural design & shop drawing documentation

Engineering Solution

• Lightweight, highly optimized steel framework using HSS & RHS sections

• Non-invasive steel clamp connections engineered to attach securely to the existing stadium structure without welding or drilling

• Comprehensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) conducted to verify clamp performance, control distortion, and ensure zero adverse impact on the existing steel framework

Kingdom Arena Digital Screens (KSA)

Project Highlights

• Specialized structural analysis and design for the LED screen system at the iconic Rafal Tower, Riyadh.

• Complex integration of lighting elements into the building's high-rise façade.

Engineering Solution

• Unique arrangement of vertical and horizontal LED tubes secured via custom bolts integrated within the glazing rubber gaskets, ensuring a secure fit without compromising the glass panels.

• Advanced structural verification using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) combined with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate wind loads and ensure system stability at extreme heights.

Rafal Tower LED Screen Fixation System(KSA)

Project Highlights

• Comprehensive design and shop drawings for digital screen fixation systems across diverse structural façades in Riyadh.

• Pictures include steel structure integrations at Al Nakheel Mall & Solitaire Mall, and concrete façade applications at Esplanade Mall (bridges and underpass barriers).

Engineering Solution

• Deployment of highly optimized steel members to maximize economic efficiency while minimizing visual impact.

• Rigorous structural analysis of additional load effects to ensure the absolute safety and integrity of the existing host structures.

Multi-Location Advertising Screens (KSA)

Project Highlights

• Specialized structural design for the LED façade at Zain's office building, Riyadh.

• Modern horizontal LED tube arrangement integrated into the existing architecture.

Engineering Solution

• Innovative suspension system utilizing wire rope clamps to hang screens in front of the existing façade.

• Custom steel anchorage connecting directly to the maintenance corridor for secure load transfer.

• Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) conducted to validate structural integrity and assess the impact of added dead and wind loads on the existing building elements.

Zain Office LED Screen Fixation System (KSA)

Project Highlights

• 25-story multi-functional tower: 2 basements, retail, hotel, fitness centers & roof pool

• Integrated underground storage & utility tanks

• Complex vertical load distribution & dynamic roof pool analysis

Engineering Solution

• Hybrid floor system utilizing solid, hollow-slab, and post-tensioned slabs to optimize structural weight and span efficiency

• Seismically optimized piled raft foundation to manage combined gravity and lateral forces

• Tangent pile wall system installed as a deep retaining structure to safeguard adjacent buildings during excavation

• Advanced hydrodynamic modeling of the roof swimming pool to mitigate sloshing effects and ensure long-term structural integrity

Mixed-Use Tower (UAE)

Project Highlights

• Elevated storage facility for corporate operations

• Total capacity: 1,000 m³

• Optimized for long-term durability and seismic resilience

Engineering Solution

• Advanced crack-control design to ensure watertightness and extend service life

• Seismic hydrodynamic analysis accounting for sloshing and dynamic water pressures

• Compliant with international standards for liquid-retaining structures

Emergency Elevated Water Tank (EGYPT)

Project Highlights

• Commercial mall (2 floors) with adjacent multi-level garage building, located in Egypt, optimized for high footfall and efficient circulation

• Integrated parking solution with seamless pedestrian access

Engineering Solution

• Mixed structural system combining flat slabs and post-tensioned (prestressed) slabs to achieve long spans, reduce floor thickness, and accelerate construction

• Optimized column grids to maximize retail flexibility and parking efficiency

• Designed for cost-effectiveness and constructability while meeting local code requirements

Two-Story Mall (EGYPT)