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‫ ﱡرَواُء‬RUWAA: BEAUTY TRAINING ACADEMY
‫ ﱡرَواُء‬Ruwaa
BEAUTY TRAINING ACADEMY
Senior Capstone Research, IDSG 4301, Section 1
by
Ellanah O Saimaldahar
A thesis submitted to the
Faculty of the Interior Design Department of
Dar Al-Hekma University in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Design in Interior Design
2021
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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

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© 2021
ELLANAH OSAMA N. SAIMALDAHAR
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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This thesis for the course Capstone Research is by
Ellanah O Saimaldahar
Has been approved for the
Capstone I: Interior Design Thesis Course
By
Dr. Tamsen Anderson
Date: 21st of December 2021

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Ellanah O Saimaldahar, Interior Design, Dar Al-Hekma University

Abstract of Bachelor Thesis, Submitted 21st of December 2021:
Ruwaa Beauty Training Academy
Abstract
The global beauty industry is a multi-billion business that has the ability to spur the local and
national economy. Beauty training academies are an integral part of the beauty industry. This
thesis examines the factors to consider in designing a beauty training academy in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia for women interested in pursuing a professional career in cosmetology. The space of
this professional beauty training academy will be engaging and warm.. Experienced instructors
will provide hands-on training in makeup application, basic and advanced hairstyling, and skin
and nail techniques in a professional beauty salon and spa setting. This project fulfils the key
objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on expanding vocational training to
provide for labor market needs. In addition, opening this beauty training academy will
empower women by providing them with specialized training in a field that is in demand in
local and international markets. To measure the functional and aesthetical needs in the design
and to understand the user’s perspective, this thesis utilised a quantitative method of gathering
information through survey analysis. Learning the points of view of beauty experts and women
interested in this educational field was essential to address the lack of training academies in
Jeddah, Saud Arabia, and to understand how to design a space that fulfils the needs and desires
of the expected users. The aim behind this research is to make beauty training academies a
standard type of educational facility throughout Saudi Arabia, that presents Saudi women with
state-of-the art space that will allow them to succeed in the competitive global field of
cosmetology
Keywords: Beauty, Cosmetology, Academy, Education, Salon, Training, Women

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Dedication
To my late father Osama, I dedicate all my success to you and especially this one. You
taught me everything I know about hard work, and in every step of this thesis the memory of
your proud smile was my motivation to keep going. May Allah grant you the highest levels of
Jannah.
‫ اﻟﻠﮭﻢ ارﺣﻤﮫ‬.‫ ﻛﻨﺖ ﺧﯿﺮ أب وﺧﯿﺮ ﻣﻌﻠﻢ ﻓﺎ إﻟﯿﻚ أھﺪي ﺟﻤﯿﻊ ﻧﺠﺎﺣﺎﺗﻲ وھﺬا أھﻤﮭﺎ‬،‫إﻟﻰ أﺑﻲ وﻣﺼﺪر ﻗﻮﺗﻲ أﺳﺎﻣﺔ‬
‫رﺣﻤﺔ اﻷﺑﺮار واﺳﻜﻨﮫ ﻓﺴﯿﺢ ﺟﻨﺎﺗﻚ‬

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Acknowledgement
There are many people whom constant support and help allowed this thesis to become a
reality, and I would like to thank each one of them.
To my loving mother, Amal for your constant trust in me and guidance that empowered
me to believe in myself and reach my potential. I am extremely grateful for your unconditional
love that showered me with warmth and comfort on my toughest days. Your kindness, joy,
wisdom, and blessings shaped the person that I am today and I can’t thank you enough for that.
You were a constant source of support to me, and I owe all my achievements to you.
To my Siblings, Bara, Daniah, Abdulrahman, and my sister-in-law Raghad for being my
strongest support system, and a constant source of knowledge and inspiration in my life. Thank
you for keeping me standing and challenging me to work harder, without you I wouldn’t have
become the person that I am today. Your love made me believe that with you I have the strength
to handle anything, and I owe all my success and happiness to you.
To my friend and support system Refal, for giving me a shoulder to lean on during my
hardest days, and for being my rock and comfort in this journey, I appreciate you for always
encouraging me and helping me develop, I owe you every strength that I gained to finish this
thesis.
To my nephew and our bundle of joy Badr, your existence is a blessing and a source of
happiness that brightened my world, and gave me a reason to be better and do better.
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Table of Contents
Preface ………………………………………………………………………………………14
Limitation ……………………………………………………………………………14
Project Outline ……………………………………………………………………….15
Chapter One: Synopsis ………………………………………………...…….…………….17
Project Statement ………………………………………………………...………......17
Project Rationale …………………………………………….………………………17
Community………...………...………………..……………………….....…..17
Vision 2030 ……………………………………………..………….………18
Statistics ……………..…....……………………………………...…….…..18
Research Questions …………………………………………….…………...…....…19
Objectives ……………………..………………………………….……………..…..19
Target Audience …………………….…………………..…………….…….……….19
Client Profile …………………….………………………………………..…………20
Site Selection ……...…………….…………………………………….….……….…21
Conclusion … ……...…………….……………………………………….……….…24
Chapter Two: Research Methodology …………………………………….……………. 25
Type of Research Methodology …………….………………………….…….……. 25
Quantitative Method ………………………..…….………….……………....25
Survey Questions ………………………………..………..………………….26
Part 1 ………………………..……..………………….…….……...………. 26
Part 2 …………………………………………………………….…………. 27
Part 3 ………………………………..…..………………………….…..……28
Part 4 …………………………..…………..……………………….…..……31
Conclusion…. …………………………………………………..…………………. 33
Chapter Three: Precedent Studies …………………...…………………….…………….. 34
First Precedent Study (International).……………....………………….……….……. 34
Introduction ………………………..………......…….……….……………...35
Site Analysis ……………………..………………………..…………………35
Functions and Activities…...…………………….……………….…………. 36
Programming………………...…………..………………………….…..……36
Design Approach……..…………………………………………….…...……38
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Second Precedent Study (International).…………....……………...….……….…….. 42

Introduction …………...……………………….……….…………….……...42
Site Analysis ………………………..……………………..…………………43
Functions and Activities…...…………………..…...…………….…………. 44
Programming………………………...…..………………………….…..……45
Design Approach……..……...……………..……………………….…..……45
Third Precedent Study (International)……………....………………….……….……. 49
Introduction ………………………………………….……….……………...49
Site Analysis …………………......………………………..…………………50
Functions and Activities…...…….……………………………….…………. 51
Programming…………...………………..………………………….…..……51
Design Approach…….……………………..……………………….…..……53
Competitor Analysis (Local).……………....………………………….……….……. 58
Background ………………....……………………….……….……………...58
General Industry Information ..…………………...……………………….…59
Marketing Issues…………...…………………………………….…………. 59
Business Revenue………….………………………………….…….…..……59
Functions and activities……..………………………….…….…….…..…….60
Interior Analysis ….……..………………………………………….…..……60
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………...63
Chapter Four: Literature Review ………………………………….………….………….64
Major Studies ……………………………………..…………………………..….…64
Color…………..……………………...……….……………….……….........64
Results ……………………………………..………….….…………65
Lighting ..…....……………...….………………………….….…..................65
Results ……………………………………..……………….….……66
Materials and Finishes …..............………………..…………………............66
Results ……………………………………..…………….……….…67
Safety and Sustainability .……………...…..…………………………….….67
Results ……………………………………..………………….….…68
Space Planning and Circulation ..…....…………………..…………….........68
Reception and Waiting Room………………………..……….…..….68

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Styling Areas… …………….……………..……………………...….69
Cosmetology Rooms ……………………………......……...….....….69

Results ……………………………………..……………...………....70
Minor Studies ………………………...…………………………………...................70
Cosmetology ………………………………….……...…….……..………….71
Cosmetology and Education ………...…………….…………………........…71
Cosmetology Industry in Saudi Arabia ………………....…...……...….........72
Chapter Five: Details for Interiors ......................................................................................75
Matrix...........................................................................................................................75
Design Program............................................................................................................76
Relationship Diagram...................................................................................................77
Finish Schedule............................................................................................................78
Saudi Building Codes...................................................................................................79
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................91
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………..92
Contribution……………………………………………………………………….....92
Observation ……………………………………………………………………….....92
Work Cited ............................................................................................................................94
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List of Figures
Figure
1.1 Client Logo ……………………………...………………...…………………….….…. 20
1.2 Existing Interior ………………………………………………………………....….…. 21
1.3 Existing Interior ……………………………………………………………………….. 21
1.4 Existing Interior ……………………………………………………………………….. 22
1.5 Site Exterior and Courtyard ……………………………………...……………………. 22
1.6 Site Exterior and Courtyard ……………………………………...…………….…...…. 22
1.7 Building Floor Plan ……...…………………...………………...…….….………….…. 23
1.8 Site Analysis……………………………………………………………………………..23
2.1 Part 2- Question 2 Answer Chart ……………………………………………..…………….….28
2.2 Part 2- Question 3 Answer Chart ……………………………………..…………………….….28
2.3 Part 3- Question 1 Answer Chart ……………………………..…………………………….….29
2.4 Part 3- Question 2 Answer Chart …………………………..……………………………….….30
2.5 Part 4- Question 2 Option Pictures ………………………………………………………….….31
2.6 Part 4- Question 1 Answer Chart ………………………………………………..………….….32
2.7 Part 4- Question 2 Answer Chart …………………………………………………..……….….33
3.1 Juno Academy ………..………...………….…………………………………..…………….….34
3.2 Juno Academy Site……………. ……………………………………..…………………….….35
3.3 Juno Academy Plan l .. ………….....…………………………..…………………………….….36
3.4 Juno Academy Plan ll ……………...………………………..……………………………….….37
3.5 Juno Academy Plan lll ……………….……………………………………………………….….37
3.6 Juno Academy Plan lV…………...………………………………………………..………….….37
3.7 Juno Academy Hall….………… …………………………………………………..……….….38
3.8 Juno Academy Studio.………… …………………………………………………..……….….39
3.9 Juno Academy Lounge………… …………………………………………………..……….….39
3.10 Juno Academy Studio ll....…… …………………………………………………..……….….40
3.11 Juno Academy Exterior.…….…...………………..……………………………..………….….41
3.12 Juno Academy Exterior………... ………………….……………………………..……….….41
3.13 GLAMY Beauty ..….…………...……………………………..…………………………….….42
3.14 GLAMY Beauty Site ….………...…..……………………..……………………………….….43
3.15 GLAMY Beauty Plan…..………….…….………………………………………………….….45
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3.16 GLAMY Beauty Manicure Station.……..……………………………………..………….….46

3.17 GLAMY Beauty Partition ..…… …………………………………………………..……...….46
3.18 GLAMY Beauty Reception…… ………………………………………..………..……….….47
3.19 GLAMY Beauty Hallway ..…… ………………………………………………………….….47
3.20 GLAMY Beauty Hair Station.… ..………………………………………………..……….….48
3.21 GLAMY Beauty Exterior.……….………………..……………………………..………….….48
3.22 Say No Mo Salon……….……….………………..……………………………..………….….49
3.23 Say No Mo Salon Site...………...……………………………..…………………………….….51
3.24 Say No Mo Salon Plan1 ....……...…..……………………..……………………………….….52
3.25 Say No Mo Salon Plan ll ...……...…..……………………..……………………………….….52
3.26 Say No Mo Salon Reception.…...…..……………………..……………………………….….53
3.27 Say No Mo Salon Manicure Bar..…..……………………..……………………………….….54
3.28 Say No Mo Salon Pedicure Room….……………………..……………………………….….54
3.29 Say No Mo Salon Hair station..……..……………………..……………………………….….55
3.30 Say No Mo Salon Makeup Room..………………………..……………………………….….56
3.31 Say No Mo Salon Waiting Area..……...…..….…………..……………………………….….56
3.32 Say No Mo Salon Exterior.……...…..……………………..……………………………….….57
3.33 Velouté Academy Logo………...……………………………..…………………………….….58
3.34 Velouté Academy Reception…..……………………………..…………………………….….60
3.35 Velouté Academy Makeup Room…..…….………………..……..……………………….….61
3.36 Velouté Academy Pedicure Room…..….….………………….………………………….…..61
3.37 Velouté Academy Manicure Room…..….….………………..………………..……………...62
3.38 Velouté Academy Entrance……….…..….….………………..………………………….…..62
5.1 Criteria Matrix …………………………………………………………………………...75
5.2 Ground Floor Bubble Diagram ………………………………………………………….77
5.3 First Floor Bubble Diagram ……………………………………………………………..77
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List of Tables
Table
3.1 Juno Academy Programming Table ………………………………………………….… 36
3.2 GLAMY Beauty Spot Programming Table ………………………………..………...… 44
3.3 Say No Mo Salon Programming Table …………………………………………........… 51
5.1 Design Program Table ………………………………….………………………………..76
5.2 Finishes Schedule Table …………………………………………………………………78
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Preface
"‫ب اْﻟَﺟَﻣﺎَل‬ َ ‫ "إﱠن‬:‫ﺳﻠﱠﻢ‬

‫ﷲ َﺟِﻣﯾٌل ﯾ ُِﺣ ﱡ‬ َ ُ‫ﺻﻠﱠﻰ ﷲ‬
َ ‫ﻋﻠَْﯿِﮫ و‬ ّ ‫ﻋِﻦ اﻟﻨﱠِﺒ‬
َ ِ‫ﻲ‬ َ ‫ﻋْﻦ‬
َ ‫ﻋْﺒِﺪ ﷲ ْﺑِﻦ َﻣْﺴﻌُﻮٍد رﺿﻲ ﷲ ﻋﻨﮫ‬ َ
Abd-Allah ibn Mas’ood, who narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) said: “Allah is beautiful and loves beauty”
Islam glorified everything that is beautiful, but beauty in the context of this narration
describe the physical care of one’s outward appearance. Allah, may he be honored, loves it
when the impact of his blessings on his follower are apparent, for this is part of the beauty he
loves, and appreciation for his blessings creates an inner beauty (beauty of character). Allah
created and sent down the tools of beauty to his devotees giving them a means of self-
expression that reflects self-confidence giving more beauty to their inner character. This
supports the concept of the beauty academy which is there to empower women through
teaching them how to express themselves with cosmetology. The projects name Ruwaa ‫ﱡرَواُء‬
comes from the Arabic word Al- Ruwaa ‫ اﻟﱡﺮَواُء‬which means the good looks of beauty and
grace (‫)ﺣﺴﻦ اﻟﻤﻨﻈﺮ ﻓﻲ اﻟﺠﻤﺎل و اﻟﺒﮭﺎء‬, this is used to describe the splendid beauty of something or
someone.
Limitations
The concept of local women working in cosmetology related fields is a fairly new concept
that is still getting accepted by some in Saudi Arabia. This made finding professionals with
many years of experience to interview somewhat hard to accomplish, therefore, interviewing
and surveying young and new talents in the beauty field was conducted to cover the targeted
audience points of view. As this sector in vocational training has seen a rise in interest in
Saudi Arabia, the lack of facilities that provide these educational programs has become very
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prominent. The absence of these facilities made it difficult to analyze and understand the
desired design goals expected to be considered in a local beauty training facility.
Project Outline
Ruwaa is a beauty training with a beauty salon and spa setting, that specializes in
providing experienced hands-on training for makeup application, basic and advanced
hairstyling, and skin and nail techniques. Ruwaa is built to help women pursue a professional
career in cosmetology allowing them to succeed in the competitive global field of cosmetology
This thesis consists of five chapters discussing different elements that collectively gather
knowledge to design an inclusive beauty training academy. The synopsis of research
methodology and programming document is the first chapter which introduces the main
principles of the thesis. This includes the project statement, rationale, research questions,
research objectives, target audience, client profile, and site selection. The second chapter is
research methodology and programing document which explains how the final research
result will be obtained in accordance to the targeted audience. The results were conducted
through a quantitative research method that studies individuals’ preferences, and the data
collected used surveys to accumulate the narratives around this subject through targeting
women that are interested in the cosmetology field. The third chapter highlights existing
spaces and facilities that explains the standard design requirements of similar projects,
through analysing three international precedent studies and one local competitor. The
literature review of this thesis is an overview of different scholar’s published work that
focuses on a beauty and educational design, and it is located in the fourth chapter of this
thesis, and it is divided into two parts. The major studies focused on the design elements
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in a beauty academy through researching beauty salons design requirements, while the
minor studies addressed the cosmetics industry and field. The fifth chapter is the detail of
interior which showcases the start of the design implementation of this thesis project. The
components of this chapter include diagrams, design program, schedules, detail table, and
Saudi Building Codes.

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Chapter One: Synopsis of Research Methodology and Programming Document
Project Statement
A beauty training academy for women who are looking to pursue a professional career in
cosmetology. In an engaging, warm, and professional beauty salon and spa setting, experienced
school instructors will provide hands-on training in makeup application, basic and advanced
hairstyling, and skin and nail techniques. The academy will be located in Hayy, a creative
community that hosts several hands-on learning facilities, which creates a communal and
collaborative atmosphere. This project will support one of Saudi Arabia's 2030 visions on
providing training programs that empower women to raise their efficiency and qualify them to
enter the workplace. The academy will be supported by the Technical and Vocational Training
Corporation, which aims to develop national human resources through training.
Rationale
Community
The increase of young Saudi women whom are looking to pursue a career in beauty fields
has peaked in the last couple of years. With the reliance on social media and rise in public
appearances, women have generally shunned away from traditional beauty practices in favor
of self-expression and authenticity. This new career opportunity has shined a light on the lack
of Academies that provide professional training programs specifically in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, Saudi women need to be presented with the right space and tools qualifying them
to start competing and entering the cosmetology work field.

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Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia has set Vision 2030 to include solutions for key problems in human, social,
economic, and environmental development in order to meet the needs of future generations.
One of the main programs set to achieve a thriving economy, is the human capability
development program. This program focuses on the instillation of values, the development of
basic and future skills, and the advancement of knowledge in a variety of fields (Human
capability development program 2021). One of the key objectives in this program is to Expand
vocational training to provide for labor market needs. Fulfilling this objective by opening this
academy will Empower Women, by providing them with specific training to raise their
efficiency and qualify them to enter this Fields’ local and international market.
Statistics
Saudi Arabia is one of the most important markets in the Middle East for cosmetics and
fragrances. Consumers in the country tend to spend a lot of money on their personal
appearance, which helps the country's cosmetics and fragrances market grow. According to
(Mordor Intelligence, n.d.) the retail value of beauty and personal care products in Saudi Arabia
was estimated to be around seven billion dollars in 2021, up from about 5.49 billion dollars in
2017. This large raise in market, supported with the Kingdom continues aim to increase the
proportion of Saudi women in the labor market, further ensures the need for the cosmetology
fields to be enhanced in Saudi Arabia. According to (Al-Rubaie, 2011) a training held in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by the Human Resources Development Fund and the labor sectors in
women's businesses, confirmed that a growth of 30% percent occurred in Saudi girls who work
in women's salons. With Jeddah being one of the two cities with the largest proportion of young
people, reflecting higher cosmetic and fragrance product use habits, the need of an
establishment to train future beauticians has become very prominent.

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Research Questions
• How can the design of the academy raise interest in beauty fields and enhance the
cosmetology market among young women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
• What effect will establishing facilities in Jeddah that include group training and interaction
have on local beauty trends and cosmetology practices?
• What should cosmetology academies include to provoke creativity among students and
create a sense of individual self-expression to produce unique talents?
Objectives
• To prepare a space for students to professionally perform skills in the areas of hair
cutting, hair styling, hair colouring, skin care, make-up application and manicuring.
• To offer students, a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of cosmetology and
related subjects, with an emphasis on current techniques used in the field.
• To create an engaging, warm, and professional beauty salon and spa setting that will
help spark student’s creativity.
• To provide a new space that will attract Saudi women to learn more about cosmetology
and start competing on local and international field market.
Target Audience
The majority of students enrolling in cosmetology fields are women between the ages of
18 to 34. This range sets between highschool graduates that are ready to start a rewarding career
as professional cosmetologists, and working females who want to change careers to something
more creative and fulfilling on a personal level. Women between the ages of 18 to 24 are
considered in the college students’ range, they tend to be idealistic, socially conscious,
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individualistic who value differences. This age group is considered tech savvy as they are the
first generation to have grown up with a computer and access to the internet at home and that’s
why they are mostly online. This explains a KSA beauty market report analyzed by (mordor
intelligence, n.d.) that states, online beauty-related content has received over 1.9 billion views
and is growing at a rate of nearly 187% per year among Saudi women of such age. Saudi
Females between the ages of 25 and 34 are considered women of working age, and they make
up 18.96% of employed women in Saudi Arabia (GASTATS, 2021). As stated by (GASTATS,
2021) also the average monthly income of women of this age is 6000 SAR, with a monthly
expenditure of an average of 7000 SAR. Therefore, many women are looking for a new source
of profit that allows flexibility in timings and has future potential, or a change of career that
allows future expansion.
Client Profile
Technical and Vocational Training Corporation managed by Governer Dr. Ahmed bin
Fahd Al-Fuhaid. The aim of the corporation is to develop national human resources through
training in order to meet the demand for qualified manpower on the labor market which makes
them the perfect clients for this project. Several tasks are executed through this establishment,
and this include Developing and qualifying technical and professional trainers, Creating and
implementing training programs, licensing and supervising the private sector's training, and
establishing technical standards to form strategic partnerships with public-sector training
institutions (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, 2021).
Figure 1.1 Client Logo by TVTC (Retrieved at 13 September 2021)

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Site Selection
Hayy a creative complex with an intention to be a welcoming, communal, and
collaborative space, is located in the residential north Jeddah area of Al Mohammadiyyah
district and it is home to many studios that supports hands-on learning. Art Jameel's
commitment to artists, creative communities, and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia is reflected
in Hayy Jameel, therefore the community they created helps boosts creativity and supports
those looking to train. The area is located in the center of Jeddah which means it's in suitable
distance to most users, allowing students from all over Jeddah to attend. The liveliness of the
surrounding restaurants and coffee shops give students an option to explore and utilize their
break time outside of the academy.
High Celling
Exposed Columns
Open Space
New Structure
and Materials
Figure 1.2 Existing Interior (Retrieved 10 September 2021) Figure 1.3 Existing Interior (Retrieved 10 September 2021)
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Exposed Ceiling
Large Windowa
Figure 1.3 Existing Interior (Retrieved 10 September 2021)
Multi-level
Outdoor Access
Open Green
Terrace
Figure 1.6 Site Exterior and Courtyard by Hayy Jameel (Retrieved at 10 September, 2021)
Modern and
Minimal Facade
Multiple Entrances
Figure 1.6 Site Exterior and Courtyard by Hayy Jameel (Retrieved at 10 September, 2021)
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This image was used for educational purpose and is blurred due to copyrights
Figure 1.7 Building Floor Plan by Hayy Jameel (Retrieved at 10 September 2021)
School
Wind
North Direction
Sunrise
Sunset
Location pin
Gym
Secondary Road
Main Road
Figure 1.8 Site Analysis by Ellanah Saimaldahar (Retrieved at 20 December 2021)

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Conclusion
This chapter acted as the base of this thesis where it introduced the main principles of the
project. The contents of this chapter explained the demand and need of this project through
analyzing the community’s need and country goals regarding implementing this space.
Introducing the targeted audience which are women between the ages of 18 to 34 narrowed
down the possible locations of the project. The most suitable location was found to be Hayy
Jameel located in a lively area with many surrounding creative spaces. The client of this
project is the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, that aims to develop national
human resources through training. Research questions and objective were set to act as guide
that directs the research approach to be taken next to answer and implement these questions
and objectives. The next chapter is the research methodology which focuses collecting the
needed information directly from the targeted audience

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Chapter Two: Research Methodology and Programing Document
The stage where researchers must start to perform their research is known as research
methodology. As stated by (Sileyew, 2019) research methodology demonstrates how these
researchers construct their problem and purpose, as well as how they present their findings
based on the data collected during the study period. This chapter is located secondly after
the synopsis and it focuses on the research approach and technique, it also explains how
the final research result will be obtained in accordance to the targeted audience. The
upcoming results were conducted through a quantitative research method that studies
individuals’ preferences and contribute to understanding their social reality. The data collected
through this chapter used surveys and interviews to accumulate the narratives around this
subject through targeting women that are interested in the cosmetology field.
Type of Research Methodology
Quantitative Research Method
The quantitative method relies on the study of facts through the collecting of
measurable data and the application of statistical, mathematical, or computational tools.
This research method uses sampling techniques to collect data from the targeted audience,
through sending out online surveys, polls, and questionnaires, among other things. Using
this method by creating a survey will help reach more people interested in the project, in
order to get a more accurate information that supports this thesis. It will also give a bigger
picture on the communities understanding of a beauty academy, and their thoughts about
opening one in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Answers accumulated through this survey reached
144 responses from young women of different status and professions.

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Survey Questions
Part 1:
1. What is your gender? - ‫ﻣﺎ ھﻮ ﺟﻨﺴﻚ؟‬
2. What age group are you in? - ‫ﻣﺎھﻲ ﻓﺌﺘﻚ اﻟﻌﻤﺮﯾﺔ؟‬
3. Are you interested in learning different cosmetology related skills? - ‫ھﻞ أﻧﺖ ﻣﮭﺘﻢ ﺑﺘﻌﻠﻢ‬
‫اﻟﻤﮭﺎرات اﻟﻤﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ﺑﺎﻟﺘﺠﻤﯿﻞ؟‬
Justification
These questions will allow me to define my target audience to ensure that all
answers accumulated are through people that are willing to utilizes the space.
Answer
Q1: 100% of the people who participated in this survey were females, therefore,
0% of males answered the survey questions.
Q2: 91.7% of answers were from people between the ages of 18 to 34, while 5.5%
were from people over the age of 34, and 2.8% were from people under the age of
18.
Q3: 85.5% said that they’re interested in learning cosmetology skills, while 14.5%
answered with no they’re not interested.
Result
The conducted results of this part showed a high percentage of women between the
ages of 18 to 34 that are interested in either simply learning or pursuing a

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professional career in cosmetology. This raises concern as there aren’t many
facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that could accommodate this rise of interest
among the community. These responses confirm that the survey had reached the
targeted audience, which allows for the answers to be studied thoroughly in order
to ensure a successful beauty training academy design.
Part 2:
1. Do you know of any beauty training academies in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia? - ‫ھل ﺗﻌرﻓﯾن‬
‫أي أﻛﺎدﯾﻣﯾﺎت ﻟﻠﺗدرﯾب ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺗﺟﻣﯾل ﻓﻲ ﺟدة ﺑﺎﻟﻣﻣﻠﻛﺔ اﻟﻌرﺑﯾﺔ اﻟﺳﻌودﯾﺔ ؟‬
2. To what extent do you see a rise in Saudi women pursing a professional career in
beauty fields? - ‫ﻋﺎ ﻓﻲ ﻣﻣﺎرﺳﺔ اﻟﻣرأة اﻟﺳﻌودﯾﺔ ﻟﻠﻌﻣل اﻟﻣﮭﻧﻲ ﻓﻲ ﻣﺟﺎﻻت‬

ً ‫إﻟﻰ أي ﻣدى ﺗرﯾن ارﺗﻔﺎ‬
‫اﻟﺗﺟﻣﯾل؟‬
3. Up to what level are beauty professionals trained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia? - ‫ﻣﺎ ھو‬
‫ﻣﺳﺗوى ﺗدرﯾب ﻣﺗﺧﺻﺻﻲ اﻟﺗﺟﻣﯾل ﻓﻲ ﺟدة ﺑﺎﻟﻣﻣﻠﻛﺔ اﻟﻌرﺑﯾﺔ اﻟﺳﻌودﯾﺔ؟‬
Justification
These questions will allow me to highlight on the need of the project in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia, and will further confirm the lack of such facilities locally.
Answer
Q1: 97.9% of the people who answered the survey said that they don’t know any
beauty academies in Jeddah, while 2.1 % said they do and mentioned it was Roula
beauty academy.
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Q2:
Figure 2.1 Part 2- Question 2 Answer Chart by Google forms (Retrieved at 5 October 2021)
Q3:
Result
Responses gathered from this part further confirmed the lack of beauty training
facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as 99% of people denied knowing the persisence
or visiting one locally. People also highlighted on the rise of interest in
cosmetology fields among young Saudi women, as most people chose the highest
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number on the scale. The level of professionality in local cosmetologists
unfortunately was voted to be mediocre, which effects the market of the field. These
two results highlight the need for a professional facility that accommodates high
level of trainers to enhance the market entry for future beauty professionals.
Part 3:
1. Which beauty field do you think would receive more interests among people who are
looking to professionally learn? - ‫ﻣﺎ ھو ﻣﺟﺎل اﻟﺗﺟﻣﯾل اﻟذي ﺗﻌﺗﻘد أﻧﮫ ﺳﯾﺣظﻰ ﺑﻧﺳﺑﺔ ﻋﺎﻟﯾﺔ ﻣن‬
‫اﻻھﺗﻣﺎم ﺑﯾن اﻷﺷﺧﺎص اﻟذﯾن ﯾﺗطﻠﻌون إﻟﻰ اﻟﺗﻌﻠم ﺑﺷﻛل اﺣﺗراﻓﻲ؟‬
2. What informal Facilities would you like to see in a beauty training academy? - ‫ﻣﺎ ھﻲ‬
‫اﻟﻣراﻓق اﻷﺧرى اﻟﺗﻲ ﯾرﻏب اﻟطﻼب ﻓﻲ رؤﯾﺗﮭﺎ ﻓﻲ اﻷﻛﺎدﯾﻣﯾﺔ؟‬
Justification
These questions will help define the needed functions and facilities that best suits
the training and students need, in order to ensure maximum comfort and
enhancement of productivity among students.
Answer
Q1:
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Q2:
Result
The responses gathered from these questions gave an estimate on the number and
size of functions needed in the space. As most answers agreed that makeup
application receives more attention among people looking to professionally learn,
this highlighted that a larger area of the space should accommodate makeup station
step ups. Applying more spa like stations is also important due to the fact that
almost 33% said that either brow and lash care or skin techniques receives more
interest, which requires a spa bed set up to train for. Respondents chose Café,
restaurant, workshop studios, and photography studios as other facilities they want
to include in the academy. This ensures that students are looking for an interactive
space that allows them to connect and communicate, in order to possibly enhance
their training experience in the academy.

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Part 4:
1. Which feel and atmosphere do you prefer to have in the beauty academy? ‫ﻣﺎ ھﻮ اﻹﺣﺴﺎس‬
‫واﻟﺠﻮ اﻟﺬي ﺗﻔﻀﻠﯿﻦ وﺟﻮده ﻓﻲ أﻛﺎدﯾﻤﯿﺔ اﻟﺘﺠﻤﯿﻞ؟‬
2. What interior style to you see best suits this academy? - ‫ﻣﺎ ھﻮ اﻟﺘﺼﻤﯿﻢ اﻟﺪاﺧﻠﻲ اﻟﺬي ﺗﺮﻏﺐ‬
‫ﻓﻲ رؤﯾﺘﮫ ﻓﻲ اﻻﻛﺎدﯾﻤﯿﺔ؟‬
Figure 2.5 Part 3- Part 4- Question 2 Option Pictures by Google forms (Retrieved at 5 October 2021)
Justification
These questions will help in choosing the interior style and atmosphere that suits
the space putting in consideration the users wants and needs to enhance their
experience within the academy.

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Answer
Q1:
Figure 2.6 Part 4 - Question 1 Answer Chart by Google forms (Retrieved at 5 October 2021)
Q2:
Figure 2.7 Part 4 - Question 2 Answer Char by Google forms (Retrieved at 5 October 2021)
Result
These questions allowed the possible users of the space to accentuate on their
desired style, which will be implemented in the space through their preferences.
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The most desired interior style reflect an Art Deco influence in its lines and shapes,
with the choice of feminine colours and gold accents that add to the beauty sector
of the project. A close second was a minimalistic style interior that focused on light
tones and soft materials with gold accents as well. This shows that the desired style
of the space should include curved lines, soft and light pink and nude colours, with
a touch of golden accents, that casts the word feminine in the interior. As for the
atmosphere in the space users visualized a calm and light feel that reflects luxury
to the space, while staying away from dark and formal atmospheres.
Conclusion
This chapter captured the targeted audience point of the view on the importance of
the project and gathered information about their preferences in the space. The main focus
of the research methodology was the possible users of the academy, as it is important to
reflect their vision in the space in order to enhance the experience. The following chapter
will study spaces that could influence the design of the academy through analysing
different existing project locally, regionally, and internationally.

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Chapter Three: Precedent Studies
The thesis part of researching and analysing existing buildings and interiors that have
similarity to the project are called precedent studies. This chapter is the third chapter of
this thesis and it is located after research methodology chapter. As opposed to research
methodology that focuses on the users, this chapter highlight the space and facility aspect
of the project. The three precedent studies chosen to analyse are all international projects,
due to the lack of local and regional projects.
Precedent Studies Analysis
First Precedent Study (International)
Project name: Juno Academy
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Architect: Al Architect
Target Audience: Hair and Beauty Students

Figure 3.1 Part 3-Juno academy
Client: Korean Beauty Company by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
Year: 2016
Area: 2500 m²
In order to ensure continuous growth and recruit talent to join their line of
employees, a company with a large market share in the Korean beauty industry wanted
to build a learning and training center for hair and beauty students. According to (Rojas,
2021) Aside from maximizing the efficiency of the 8-story building, the client hoped
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to create a space where users could not only learn through training rooms, but also host
large seminars, cultural events, and meetings.This academy is the ideal space to study in
order to follow through with the design phase of my project. The functions added in the
space, and the target audience considered, as well as the goals expected to achieve in this
project all match the desired result i want to reach. The focus on interactive training and
visual representation of practicality in the design give the space a professional atmosphere
that inspires users to join. The goal of the client to provide a space that not just trains but
also hosts events and seminars to inspire students and introduce them to the market is one
of goals desired to achieve in this project.
Site Analysis
The academy is in a prestigious area of Seoul, South Korea specifically in
Gangnam district. The area is surrounded by many other buildings that vary in
types, form professional buildings such as banks and clinics to casual spaces such
as various coffee shops and restaurants, cosmetic stores and retail fashion shops.
The location of the building is directly in front of a main road that has metro and
bus stations, which give students the convince of choosing among many
transportation options. The constant flow and movement of the surroundings
creates liveliness to the area that could be a source of energy to the users of the
space.
Figure 3.2 Part 3-Juno academy Site by Google Maps (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
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Functions & Activities
List of Functions
Training Studios, Lecture Halls, Classrooms, Auditorium, Lounge area, Library
loft, Garden, Kitchenette, Hall seating, Locker’s areas.
List of Activities
Training, learning, Meeting, Eating, Socializing, Relaxing
Programming Table
Space Adjacencies Size in m² Zoning

1 3 Studios 2,3 300 m² Public
2 Hair wash Stations 1 30 m² Semi Public
3 Lockers 1,4 13 m² Public
5 Learning Hall - 280 m² Semi public
6 2 Classrooms 7,11 270 m² Semi Public
7 Kitchenette 6,11 70 m² Private
9 Lounge Loft 8,10 65 m² Semi Private
11 WC 57 69 m² Private
Table 3.1 Juno Academy Programming Table By Ellanah Saimaldahar (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
Programming
Figure 3.4 Juno Academy Plan l by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
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Figure 3.4 Juno Academy Plan ll by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
Figure 3.5 Juno Academy Plan lll by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
Figure 3.6 Juno Academy Plan llV by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
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Design Approach
Layout
The basement level maximized the site space by pushing the walls to the site
boundary line and eliminating columns to accommodate big conferences and
gatherings. The column-free room features a 5m high ceiling, moveable walls, and
full-height pivoting glass entry doors that enable the space to flow into the foyer
area.
Showcases Openness
Blend inside with
Outside
Movable Walls
Pivoting Glass Doors
Figure 3.7 Juno Academy Hall by Arch Daily
(Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
Lighting
The building is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, which ensure that the
natural lighting in the space is well distributed. Direct downlight is cast above each
training station, in order to maximize the visibility of products and techniques during
the sessions. Colder tones of lighting are presented in the study and training areas for
more alertness, while wormer toned lighting is visible in the lounging and common
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Direct Downlight
Big Windows
Figure 3.8 Juno Academy Studio by Arch Daily
Materials and Colors
Pre-cast cement blocks and brushed-finish bronze ceiling panels, both raw
industrial materials, reach outward to the underside of a double-height
cantilevered terrace. Exposed concrete block columns are spaced to emphasize
the space's verticality while also adding texture and scale. The upper floor is
designed in the style of a library loft. Natural walnut wood floors and a large
dining table, a wood slat ceiling, copper mesh separating the kitchen and dining
room, and brushed metal finishes all contribute to the industrial theme's warmth.
The color and material idea for the halls and classrooms is wood, metal, and
concrete floor
Wood Slat
Copper Mesh
Walnut Wood
Floor
Figure 3.9 Juno Academy lounge by Arch Daily

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Brushed Bronze
Pre-Cast Cement
Concrete Floor
Figure 3.10 Juno Academy Studio ll by Arch Daily

Circulation & Height
The building is situated on a narrow piece of property, with the main stair and
elevator hall occupying nearly a third of the floor area. As a result, there is a large
amount of vertical circulation, because the narrowness of the building only allows
each floor to host one or two functions. The research of (Rojas, 2021) States that
the main training salon, is a double-height space that serves as Juno Academy's
showcase. Visitors can see the training activity on the lower level from the upper
level. The highlight for this multi-level academy is that all spaces can be transformed
into venues for presentations, seminars and shows. Through Free-standing training
stations that can easily be moved allowing flexibility in layout options.
Exterior
The façade of the building stands out from the surrounding buildings due to its
simple form and consistent design approach. Both its steel curtain wall and
colored stainless-steel louvre on the façade add to its identity and presence.
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Also viewed from the outside the eighth floor can be seen as an open space rooftop
where people enjoy the garden landscaping, giving them the sense of being
encircled by a forest throughout their various activities. The entrance of the
academy is located on the side of the building as the ground floor hosts a coffee
shop that serves pedestrians on the street. The name of the academy is located on
the top of the steel door with general information about the companies that the
building hosts.
Academy Sign
Figure 3.11 Juno Academy Exterior by Arch Daily
Steel Louvres
Open Floor
Figure 3.12 Juno Academy Exterior by Arch Daily

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Designing a space that hosts students should implement many open concept
facilities or facilities that can be opened when needed to make students feel less
confined when training for long hours. Colors, lighting, and materials should be
light in tone and hues to keep students alert and engaging to keep them going. There
needs to be Facilities that host workshops and seminars in the space, due to the fact
that constantly introducing experts is important for cosmetology students to keep
them up to date with the fast trends of the industry.
Second Precedent Study (International)
Project Name: GLAMY Beauty Spot
Location: Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Architect: DA Bureau
Target Audience: hairdressers,
cosmetologists, and manicure technicians
Clients: Salon chain

Figure 3.13 GLAMY Beauty by Arch Daily
Year: 2018 (Retrieved at 19 October 2021)
Area: 600 m²
GLAMY Beauty Spot is a top-of-the-line salon according to (Tapia, 2019) it is part
of a larger network of beauty spaces that are joined in one space to perform a number of
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services. The venue's main concept is a co-working space for hairdressers,
cosmetologists, and manicure technicians of various types. This beauty spot is designed
to allow different beauty workers to train and trade knowledge for a more corporative
community.
The concept of the space is to create a community that interacts together to constantly
inspire and learn from each other. This vision is very important when designing a beauty
academy, whereas keeping with the local trends and creating connections is what keeps a
beautician going. Studying this case study will demonstrate more about the correct
distribution of functions in the space, due to the fact that the functions included in this
space is similar to those in training academies.
Site Analysis
The beauty spot occupies the whole floor of a new building in downtown
St. Petersburg, Russia. The academy is located on secondary road rather than a main road
which decreases the amount of street noise than can disturb the sessions. The area is also
full of restaurants and cafés which add liveliness to the area. A river is located near by the
beauty spot which can give users a natural place where they can walk and take a break
between clients.
Figure 3.14 GLAMY Beauty Site by Google Map (Retrieved at 19 October 2021)
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Functions and Activities
List of Functions
Reception, Hair washing stations, Hair styling stations, Manicure tables, Pedicure
room, Cosmetology rooms, Workspace, Shop, Rest area, Café, Staff area,
Laboratory
List of Activities
Styling, Designing, Working, Learning, Eating
Programming Table

1 Hair & makeup 2,5,6 360 m² Public
Stations
5 Pedicure Room 1,4,6 85 m² Semi Public
6 Cosmetology Rooms 1,5,11 70 m² Private
7 Shop 2,8,12 40 m² Public
8 Reception 3,7,9 45 m² Public
9 Café 4,8,10 55 m² Public
10 Manicure Station 9,11 52 m² Public
13 WC 9,10 69 m² Private
Table 3.2 Glamy Beauty Spot Table By Ellanah Saimaldahar (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
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Programming
Figure 3.15 GLAMY Beauty plan by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 19 October 2021)
Design Approach
Layout
The space integrates a range of functions on the salon's boundaries, dividing them
into distinct areas while maintaining the space's integrity and lightness. All main
back and utility rooms, as well as cosmetology offices, were combined and
separated in the right side of the room by a partition, and the middle of the open
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space includes two standalone units with pedicure and cosmetology offices that
split the hall without fractionalizing it.
Open Stations
Figure 3.16 GLAMY Beauty Manicure Station by Arch Daily
Pedicure Partition
Cosmetology Office
Figure 3.17 GLAMY Beauty Partition by Arch Daily

Lighting
Neon signage of the space name welcomes you as soon as you enter that salon
adding playfulness to the space, also the same neon light is hidden at the bottom of
hallway walls to highlight the walkways. Vanity lighting is included in all training
station mirrors to enhance the visibility of the session. Pendant lighting is added
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above reception table and café counter to highlight the space. Overall lighting is
colder in tone with the use of fluorescent lighting.
Down Lighting
Pendant Lighting
Pink Neon Sign
Figure 3.18 GLAMY Beauty Reception by Arch Daily
Vanity lighting in
Station mirrors
Neon Strip light to

highlight the
Hallways
Figure 3.19 GLAMY Beauty Hallway by Arch Daily

Materials and colours
The roof and columns retain their old concrete finishes, while the floor is filled
with a concrete mix with ornate brass inserts. An accent finish, V-shaped wall
metal panels, and colored glass distinguish the two center units. Glass
greenhouses filled with tropical plants were created to separate the hairdressers'
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area. Mirrors, which are wall finishes and self-contained decorative accents here
and there, are an important component of the interior.
Concrete Ceiling
Colored Glass
Wall Metal Panel
Glass Greenhouse
Concrete and brass

Inserts
Figure 3.20 GLAMY Beauty Hair Station by Arch Daily

Exterior
The Beauty spot entrance is simple in design without many additions to the
original building façade. The sign of the salon is located at the top of the door
with led lights behind to help highlight it at the night. An inner sign is added to
explain the services introduced in the space such as makeup, hair, and nail. The
store front is an open concept that showcase the patterns in the interior which his
part of the identity of the salon.
Electrical Sign
Visible interior
Pattern
Figure 3.21 GLAMY Beauty Exterior by Instagram

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As a space that is designed for experts to exchange knowledge about their trades,
the facilities needed to be adjacent and opened to each other. Adding a café and rest area
within the space will allow users to socialize together and will create ease of contact
between trainees. Providing a shop in the space will keep students up to date on what
products are new to the market. Implementing natural elements in the space will positively
enhance the students experience by providing them natural change of scenery within their
space. Applying artistic features in the space such as patterns and materials will
conceptualize the artistic concept of a beauty training academy.
Third Precedent Study (International)
Project Name: Say No Mo Salon
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Architect: Balbek Bureau
Target Audience: Gender neutral
clientele
Figure 3.22 Say No Mo Salon by Arch Daily

Client: Salon Owners
Year: 2020
Area: 200 m²
Say No Mo is a revolutionary beauty salon idea. According to (Tapia, 2019) the
salon's 'heart' is a bar that serves both beauty treatments and traditional cocktail
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receptions. From the beginning of the design process the space offers a distinct
ambience with its 4-meter-high ceiling. Say No Mo, the salon's name, reflects balbek
bureau's perspective to this project. Say no to the typical approach to beauty parlour
design, gender differentiation, and dull solutions. And a passionate 'Yes' to the freedom
of imagination, creativity, and aesthetics in research of Tapia (2019).
Studying a true salon experience will help in explaining the client’s perspective
and experience in the space. As in all Beauty academies clients will be welcomed in
the space for students to implement their taught material on them. The visual
representation of this precedent study is visually attractive and a successful beauty
design to study its concept and design approach.
Site analysis
Say No Mo is situated in a two-story space in an old building in Kyiv, Ukraine. The
salon is surrounded by a variety of spaces, including restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.
As a result, it is a lively location that many people want to visit and explore. The salon
is situated amid other beauty salons in the area, which increases the number of visitors
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Figure 3.23 Say No Mo Salon Site by Google Maps (Retrieved at 21 October 2021)
List of Functions
Reception, Lounge, Manicure/bar, Pedicure, Make-up zone, Hair care, Cosmetology,
Restroom, and Facilities.
List of Activities
Styling, Designing, Pampering, Relaxing
Programming Table

1 Waiting area 2 30 m² Public
2 Reception 1,3 16 m² Public
3 Manicure Bar 2,4 38 m² Public
4 Pedicure room 3 30 m² public
5 Hair & makeup stations 6 22 m² Public
6 Cosmetology Rooms 5 8 m² Private
Table 3.3 Say No Mo Salon Programming Table By Ellanah Saimaldahar (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)
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Programming
Figure 3.24 Say No Mo Salon Plan l by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 21 October 2021)
Figure 3.25 Say No Mo Salon Plan ll by Arch Daily (Retrieved at 21 October 2021)
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Design Approach
Layout
The reception zones is one of the key visual elements of the salon creates an initial
wow-effect for visitors. The counter and 'broken' arch are both made of poured
concrete and are designed to look like a stone block. The reception area contains a
lounge zone with furniture and a fireplace that acts as a waiting space as well as a
socializing area during events.
Broken Arch
Stone block
reception table
Waiting area
Figure 3.26 Say No Mo Salon Reception by Arch Daily
The manicure bar zone contains a pair of rounded 'golden' panels which is another
prominent feature and a defining characteristic of the decor. Their shape wraps around
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the walls and columns, visually connecting three zones: the salon entrance, the bar,
and the pedicure zone.
Golden Panels
Exposed organization
Figure 3.27 Say No Mo Salon Manicure bar by Arch Daily

The pedicure zone is set up on podiums that have been ergonomically designed for nail
professionals. The salon employees can use built-in sliding drawers and washbasins,
as well as a free-standing washbasin made from baby bathtubs.
Golden accent
Seating Podium
Figure 3.28 Say No Mo Salon Pedicure Room by Arch Daily

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Make-up, hair, and cosmetology rooms are located on the basement floor of the salon.
Because of the absence of natural light, the low ceiling height, and the tiny size of the
room, the entire floor was covered in white, with the maximum use of mirrors, giving the
space a light and airy appearance.
White interior for

brightness
Simple layout
Figure 3.29 Say No Mo Salon Hair Station by Arch Daily

Lighting
Functions located on the first floor are allowed direct access to natural light through
large windows. Basement functions lack this access; therefore, the spaces are painted
white and are equipped with big vanity lighting to bring brightness to the space. Bright
cold toned lighting is applied throughout the space to ensure maximum visibility during
sessions
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Down lighting
Vanity lighting
Figure 3.30 Say No Mo Salon Makeup Room by Arch Daily

The poured concrete 'broken' arch and counter, which was cast in place, weighs several
hundred kg. As stated by (Tapia, 2019) shelving panels are constructed of titanium
nitride-coated polished stainless steel. The bar counter is composed of black metal with
crude welding seams that are designed to stand out. The bar's top is comprised of a
composite material that is 12-mm thick. The majority of the zones are finished in light
Original Brick
Polished Stain Steel
Concrete Finish
Figure 3.31 Say No Mo Salon Waiting Area by Arch Daily

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tones with contrasting golden accents, offering it a clean appearance with a luxurious
sterility look.
Exterior
The front of the beauty salon kept the building original design integrity without adding
any elements that changed the façade. The door is located in the center and it contains
the logo of the salon with its opening hours. The main sign of the salon is located in
on the side of the door on a column that allows to pop out of the door level. Small
seating space with cushioned podiums are placed at the shops front for waiting
purposes
Main Sign
Waiting Area
Figure 3.32 Say No Mo Salon Exterior by Google Maps
Analysing this space gave a full understanding to the customer experience that is
needed to be reached in any cosmetology application space. Customers are a big part
of the academy as they are the subjects that students apply their final training on,
therefore, they need a space where they can relax and calm down. Applying light tones
in the space could reflect natural light giving more openness and lightness to the
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interior. implementing a focal point and an accented material such as gold sheets create
a point of attraction that could capture visitors and possible applicants to become part
of the academy.
Local Competitor
Project Name: Veloute Academy
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Address: Prince Fawaz Bin Abdulaziz
St, Ar Rabwah, Riyadh 12813
Type: Educational Institution Figure 3.33 Veloute Academy Logo by Google

Year: 2017
Introduction
Velouté Academy's main goal is to serve as a beacon for women working in the beauty
and cosmetology industries. Their trainers combine their talents and knowledge to provide
training and education that meets the highest professional requirements. The methods of
training given provide a solid basis on which to create a successful career.
Specialities
• Cosmetology Consulting
• Spa Consultancy
• Beauty online Courses
• Cosmetics Specialist
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• Training Programs
• Online Courses
Industry Information
According to (Messe Frankfurt, n.d.) Veloute Academy is accredited by the TVTC
(Technical and Vocational Training Corporation) on a national level, as well as the ITEC
and the VTCT on an international level (London). Which makes them the first academy
that give certificates for cosmetology in Saudi Arabia, and the largest academy in the
middle east.
Marketing Issues
The academy has an engaging social media presence that allows them to market
themselves, but they lack in having platforms that introduce their services such as a
company website. Their website does not work which limits the amount of information
that can introduce their facility and services to their audience. Veloute Instagram account
focus more on advertising their online course, without highlighting their in-academy
training or facility.
Business Revenue
• 3-week hair course: 4950 SR
• 3-week makeup course: 7475 SR
• Hair treatment course: 4025 SR
• Makeup course: 4000 SR
• Spa and salon management diploma: 15000 SR
• Lash technique 4-day course: 7589 SR

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List of Functions
Reception, Hair styling room, Cosmetology rooms, Manicure and pedicure room,
Makeup room.
List of Activities
Styling, Designing, Training, Socializing
Interior Analysis
Layout
Apart from the reception area, functions in the space are all closed and separate
from each other which creates a less interactive space that limits the creativity and
inspiration process of its students. Function like pedicure rooms hold very little
number of students which also restricts the number of nail technique students that
can be accepted in the academy. The reception area is fully decorated in terms of
design, yet the rest of the functions do not follow the same interior style and are
Open Reception
Colored glass
Figure 3.34 Veloute Academy Reception by Google

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considered free from any design elements except framed images to decorate the
space.
Minimal Stations
Dark lighting
Figure 3.35 Veloute Academy Pedicure Room by Google

Lighting
the lack of natural light sources in the space created a very dull interior that relies
fully on artificial lighting. Lighting tone of the space is very warm this creates a
relaxing space that does not support the training purpose of the academy. Lighting
fixture added in the space include pendants at the reception, spotlights, and vanity
lighting.
Vanity Lighting
Lack of natural
light source
Closed room
Figure 3.36 Veloute Academy Makeup Room by Google

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Materials used in the space are very minimal and include wood flooring,
coloured glass reception, and leather furniture. The interior design of the academy
adapted a feminine concept through colour choices, illustrations, and figures. The
mixing of many elements in the wall design such as women silhouettes, pink and
purple colour splashes and patterns, resulted in a very messy and crowded look that
confines the atmosphere of the space.
Leather furniture
Wood flooring
Figure 3.37 Veloute Academy Manicure Room by Google
Overlapped illustrations
Feminine representations
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Figure 3.38 Veloute Academy Entrance by Google

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Conclusion
This chapter studied existing projects related to the beauty and cosmetology sectors such
as beauty salons, beauty spots, and training academies. Findings of this chapter gave a
wider perspective on the different design needs and requirements for various users of the
space. Showcasing what clients look for and feel relaxed in, and what elements provoke
the creativity and raise the comfort of professionals, as well as the needed space and tools
for students to enhance their productivity in the space. The additional research on a local
competitor showed the is doesn’t meet the required design look and elements that enhances
the students experience in the space. The following chapter will discuss previously
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Chapter Four: Literature Review
A literature review is considered an overview of different scholar’s published work
that focuses on a specific topic. This part of the thesis is located in the fourth chapter,
directly after the precedent study analysis. The chapter will be divided into two parts that
focus on various aspects. The major studies will focus on the design elements in a beauty
academy through researching beauty salons design requirements, while the minor studies
will address the cosmetics industry and field.
Major Study
Interior Design Specialized in Retail
Color: Beauty Salons
The color scheme of a salon interior needs to be chosen based on many factors but most
importantly it should consider the target users of the space (Piotrowski & Rogers, 2012). This
means if a salon is designed for young energetic users, the designer should consider vibrant
and intense tones, while pale and neutral color schemes appeal to a more luxury clientele.
Piotrowski and Rogers note that some colors create reflections that may alter the stylist’s work
or change the appearance of the client’s hair and makeup. Therefore, neutral colors should be
applied on large surfaces of the treatment areas to minimize the reflection of the colors. Accent
or vibrant colors were suggested to be applied in non-treatment areas, such as reception and
waiting spaces, to set the desired mood and aesthetics of the salon’s identity without affecting
the client’s styling results. Piotrowski and Rogers’ study shows that interior colors applied on
walls, flooring, and other interior elements have a strong effect on the interaction of clients and
stylists within the space. The research conducted by Ozkan et al. (2012) confirms that using
different types of colors neutral, warm, and cool hues have different effects on the perception
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of the salon experience on the users. This research results reveal that women perceived cool
colors more positively in the space, preferring a lilac colored interior that reflects a calm and
feminine atmosphere. These findings align with many studies on the color psychology of cool
tones, which confirms they add calmness, relaxation, and peacefulness to interiors.
Results
Styling station areas in the academy should mostly be painted with neutral colors to
minimize the reflections of the colored surfaces on their clients, with minimal usage of other
cool tones such as purple shades, which is traditionally associated with beauty and femininity.
Adding more intense colors in non-working areas could create a focal point in the salon interior
that reflects the level of energy and creativeness needed in a beauty academy.
Lighting: Beauty Salons
Lighting used in a beauty salon varies in levels depending on the many functions offered
in the interior space (Piotrowski & Rogers, 2012). The lamps selected must not have an effect
on the color tones of the customers' skin or hair and must give clarity and ease of view for the
stylists. Piotrowski and Rogers study states that the lighting in the makeup and hair treatment
areas should utilize side vanity lighting to counteract the effect of direct downward shadow,
which might not complement the client’s facial features. In order to achieve maximum clarity,
the study recommends using direct overhead lighting in areas other than treatment spaces and
to choose lighting bulbs that replicate natural lighting to reflect clients in the most flattering
way possible. The research conducted by Yousef-Zadeh & Medcalf (2009) also confirms
Piotrowski and Rogers findings on the importance of natural lighting in the space, through
adding large windows in the interior for clients to be able to view the true color of makeup and
other products. This study also recommends placing nail bars and pedicure stations near
windows to maximize the visibility of the design, since the technicians will work on nails which
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are very small surfaces. According to a study conducted by Lin et al. (2018) clients preferred
using soft lighting in private treatment rooms such as cosmetology rooms, to provide a non-
intimidating area for women to relax. This warmer lighting experience was associated
positively with calmness and relaxation within the users of the space, motivating them to visit
and utilize the salon treatments again.
Results
The general lighting of the space should be bright and duplicates natural lighting to provide
students who are training with full visibility and clarity. Fixtures should include side vanity
lighting in the working stations to prevent downward shadow, and downward lighting
spotlights should be applied in the reception table and circulation areas such as corridors and
halls to create an ease of movement. Private treatment rooms should apply soft lighting for
clients to feel less intimidated and more comfortable in order to reach a relaxing and calm state.
Materials & Finishes: Beauty Salons
When it comes to selecting materials and finishes for a salon's interior, there are several
factors to consider, this includes sanitization, exposure to liquids and durability (Piotrowski &
Rogers, 2012). Starting with the waiting areas, a need to provide a sense of comfort is
important in this area. Therefore, it is recommended to use woven or commercial grade fabrics
on the chairs, benches or sofas placed in this space. The study mentions that materials used for
the walls near wash basins and storing cabinets should be easily cleaned and resistant to
moisture. According to the findings of Piotrowski & Rogers (2012) Carpeting should be
avoided in a salon interior due to its ability to absorb stains, chemicals and cut hair which
makes it difficult to clean. Both of the results gathered from Yousef-Zadeh & Medcalf (2009)
and Piotrowski & Rogers (2012) studies recommend non-slip hard surface flooring because
they are easier to sanitize, are durable, and safer to prevent slipping due to the excessive use of
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liquids in the space. The gathered information on Zadeh & Medcalf (2009) findings also
specify that the floor should be comfortable and not too noisy to walk on because stylists will
spend longer hours walking and standing on the floor than sitting.
Results
The overall materials used in the academy should be practical and easy to maintain due to
the constant use of liquids and various products in the space. Putting into consideration
durability and safety, floors should be covered with hard and non-slip materials to prevent
slipping or damaging the surface if products spilled while avoiding carpeting at all costs.
Safety & Sustainability: Beauty Salon
Beauty salon employees are exposed to a variety of chemical products that are used on a
daily basis in the workplace. Hair stylists and nail technicians are both exposed to chemicals
that have been linked to respiratory problems (Al-Marshed, 2016). CO2, VOC, RH, and
ammonia were among the toxins measured in this study that were outside the normal range.
Al-Marshed study found that poor ventilation may have been the cause, therefore in order to
reduce the risk of developing respiratory symptoms in hairdressers and nail technicians, proper
ventilation and the use of personal protective equipment were suggested. A study conducted
by Hadei et al. (2018) also elaborates on the importance of monitoring the air quality in the
beauty salon interior, through controlling ventilation in the space in order to reduce VOC
exposure on both employees and clients. The findings of this study state that rooms with larger
openings and multiple fanning systems contained lower concentrations of toxins in the air
compared to closed areas within the salon. This could highlight the importance of including a
larger opening or an open plan concept in some areas of the salon to create an air flow in the
space that could minimize toxins concentration.
Results
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Poor indoor air quality in beauty salon interiors is a big issue due to the fumes emitted
from various products used within the space. This needs to be taken into consideration while
designing a beauty academy in order to avoid the effect of toxins on students and academy
employees, through installing a premium ventilation and HVAC system. This could also be
minimized with the layout of the academy by introducing many design elements that can
transform closed areas into open plan spaces, such as large doors or wall openings that can
minimize the concentration of product fumes in the space.
Space Planning & Circulation: Beauty Salon
The main services available at a full-service salon are hair treatments, manicures, skin care,
makeup application, and the sale of professional salon items, some additional services offered
in other salons could include massages, facials, and Skin counseling (Piotrowski & Rogers,
2012). It is critical for the interior designer to understand the variety of services offered in order
to develop a practical and appealing Interior.
Reception & Waiting Area
According to Piotrowski & Rogers (2012) study, a welcoming reception space should
include a counter that is at a stand-up height for the customer but allows that receptionist to
stay seated, with enough counter space to hold Essentials such as telephone, computer, and a
cash register. Customers should then be guided to an adjacent waiting room with comfortable
seating and a coatroom or dressing room nearby to change into robes if provided. Piotrowski
& Rogers (2012) findings also highlight the importance of adding a display of products on the
peripheral walls of the waiting room to entice customers to purchase displayed products. A
study conducted by Yousef-Zadeh & Medcalf (2009) also adds the need to include a storage
room near the staff areas but far from the clients main areas in order for the room to be secured
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and kept away from the client’s relaxing salon experience, but still be easy for the employees
to reach and utilize. Both studies also agree on adding a small kitchenette near the waiting area
in order to be able to serve clients with complimentary drinks to make their waiting time more
enjoyable.
Styling Areas
A shampoo is the first service provided to the consumer. The number of wash basins
should be at least one-third of the number of styling stations, with a minimum of 24 inches
between them for each shampoo operator to stand and bend behind or beside the basin
(Piotrowski & Rogers, 2012). there must be storage for goods and towels within easy reach of
the operator as well. The study also found that the consumer may be asked to wait for the stylist
after the shampoo, therefore there is a need for more seats near the style stations that provides
comfort. According to Piotrowski & Rogers (2012) study, stylists' stations should be equipped
with drawers or shelves to store goods and equipments, but several salons utilize moveable
carts rather than fixed cabinets. A secure storage area for customers' handbags must be provided
within each styling station.
Cosmetology Rooms
When designing private cosmetology rooms avoid designing for a specific purpose like
facials or messages, rather make them multi-usable in order to get the most out of the rooms
(Yousef-Zadeh & Medcalf, 2009). The rooms must be adaptable and equipped with movable
trolleys that can be prepared and transported from room to room as needed. According to the
study conducted Yousef-Zadeh & Medcalf (2009) The arrangement and design of a salon is be
determined by a number of elements, the most important of which are the existing walls.
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Different forms and sizes can result from some partitions, but the layout of a typical private
cosmetology room is recommended to be a space with a minimum size of a 3.2m x2.5m.
Results
The adjacency of functions in the beauty academy should be studied carefully to enhance
users experience within the space. The circulation between public areas such as styling stations
and private spaces such as storage rooms is an important aspect to analyze in order to make the
movement in the space practical and time efficient for clients and employees. Applying
accessible design and ergonomics in the space is important to cater to all members of the
community, while recognizing the comfort of the frequent users of the space through learnings
the correct number and placement of interior elements such as wash bins, styling stations, and
trolleys.
Minor Study
Interior Design Specialized in Beauty and Cosmetology
Understanding cosmetics and the meaning of cosmetology through researching the
significance of cosmetology fields in the educational sector and cosmeceuticals industry
expansion in Saudi Arabia, is a crucial part to develop an inclusive design strategy for a
practical beauty training academy. Obtaining knowledge on the local audience that are
interested in cosmetology through understanding their consuming behaviors will also provide
a strategic plan to design a space that attracts local attention, in order to develop the personal
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Cosmetology
Cosmetics are beauty products that are used to improve the appearance of humans, they're
usually made up of a variety of chemical components, some of which are taken from natural
sources and others which are produced (Perwej & Poranki, 2014). According to Puad and
Zain’s (2019) study the two forms of cosmetics available are skincare items and make-up
products. Skincare products are typically used to maintain skin health, achieve smooth supple
pores and skin, and avoid negative impacts from external factors, whereas make-up products
are typically used to mask facial flaws, enhance beauty, and conceal blemishes. Puad and
Zain’s research also highlights that cosmetology as a term is a specialty field that focuses on
the practice of professionally applying cosmetics in many forms. Hairdressers, beauticians,
body care and massage specialists, estheticians, nail technicians, make-up artists, beauty
therapists, beauty consultants, and dermatologists are all possible careers for cosmetology
professionals.
Cosmetology and Education
Cosmetology Education has become a critical aspect for a successful career in the beauty
industry, as it is one of the industries that began to contribute to a country's economic growth.
Nowadays, not only women but also males, are paying serious attention when it comes to
aesthetics and beauty maintenance which broadens the offered fields in this sector (Puad and
Zain, 2019). Learning cosmetology not only exposes people to knowledge and skills in beauty
care and treatments but also educates them on the attitudes and behaviors that must be
implemented in their chosen job. Cosmetology can be taught to students that are interested in
the beauty industry in two different settings using both formal and informal approaches. Puad
and Zain’s research defined formal cosmetology education as education that is set by rules and
provides students with general and vocational information, whereas informal education is
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defined as education that occurs outside of a course of study. The findings divided the skills
taught into two parts, services, and treatments for the face, body, hand, foot, nail, and hair
which are among the practical or hard skills in the cosmetology education. While the second
type is training that puts a focus on life and soft skills through teaching communication skills,
professional ethics and morality, and entrepreneurial skills of the cosmetics industry. This
allows cosmetology students to develop their soft skills that will come in need when working
with service providers and in their direct contact with clients. According to Puad and Zain’s
(2019) study on the different fields in cosmetology, individuals who have acquired training and
have a professional license in the field of cutting and styling hair, manicuring nails, performing
skin treatments, and applying make-up are referred to as cosmetologists. Dermatologist and
trichologist are two more cosmetology-related jobs. Dermatologists must have a thorough
understanding of the structure and condition of the skin, as well as how to properly wash and
care for it. Trichologists, on the other hand, specialize in the treatment of hair and scalp diseases
and abnormalities. Aside from that, they've played an important role in collaborating with and
advising beauticians, estheticians, hairdressers, and make-up artists on skin, hair, and scalp
health.
Cosmetology Industry in Saudi Arabia
Many of Saudi Arabia's wealthier and beauty-conscious women spend an average of
14,256 SR per year on cosmetics, encouraging many major global brands to set up shops in the
Kingdom (Perwej & Poranki, 2014). According to Euromonitor, which publishes research on
Saudi Arabia's industries, Saudi Arabia has the greatest percentage of women in the GCC, at
42 percent, with a population of 28.8 million and a growth rate of 1.9 percent. This showcases
that the Kingdom's beauty market is growing, with over 50,000 registered cosmetics providers,
due to the high spending power, a youthful population, and a large presence of foreign
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cosmetics companies. According to the research done by Tambo et al. (2016), From 2014 to
2019, the worldwide cosmeceutical market was expected to develop at an annual rate of 8.62
percent. Consumers' need to enhance skin/body care, beauty, and fix blemishes, as well as anti-
ageing, were expected to boost the worldwide cosmeceutical industry to 61 billion USD$ by
2020. This shows that the development of the personal care and beauty industry under
monitoring of Saudi governmental entities will have the potential to improve Saudi exports and
imports exchanges and markets, population income growth, employment, and increasing
demand for quality healthcare and hygiene. Other findings in Perwej & Poranki’s study showed
the difference in patterns and interests of local women when it comes to purchasing cosmetics
in comparison of age, marital status, and income. It was found that young women bought and
applied makeup mostly because they wanted their beauty or looks to attract members of the
other sex. While women in their forties and fifties wanted to mask or cover their aging problems
such as wrinkles on their face and other parts of their bodies or even to hide white hairs in order
to reduce discomfort within their societies. With the rise in income among middle-aged women
it was noticed that they have more self-spending abilities to purchase beauty cosmetics than
younger generations, therefore locally there is a high rise in beauty products marketed towards
anti-aging and facial treatments. Perwej & Poranki’s study concluded that most Saudi women
interest in the beauty and cosmetic products, is in order to maintain their self-image in terms
of their physical attractiveness in their society.
Conclusion
This chapter includes the analysis of previously published scholarly work focused on
beauty and training, with the significance of the local beauty industry on the interest in
cosmetology fields. Combining the knowledge from the major and minor studies filled
the gaps in the research through understanding the needed design elements that can
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contribute to the local rise of interest in the cosmetology field. Such as enhancing the
interior lighting of the space to imitate natural lighting enhance the visual experience of
the beautician and the client, which ensure a better experience and a good styling
outcome that encourages both parties to repeat the experience. The next chapter
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Chapter Five: Details for Interiors
Chapter five is the interior details phase which acts as the starting point of the design
process of Ruwaa beauty academy it contains the specification of each design phase through
constructing a relationship diagram, matrix, finishes schedules, and gathering Saudi building
codes in relation to this project. Elements of this chapter demonstrates an inclusive
understanding of all previous chapters, through implementing the gathered information in
upcoming chapter which is the design execution phase.
Matrix
Figure 5.1 Criteria Matrix by Ellanah Saimaldahar ( Retrieved at 20 December, 2021 )

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Design Program
No Space/ Size Proxemi Equipmen Acoustics Lighting Colors Material Environmental Future
. Function c t/Furniture Qualities Factors
1 Reception 45m2 2,3 Desk, Low Pendant, Neutral Concret N/A
Computer, Acoustics Spotlight and e
Seat Gold Brass
Tiles
2 Seating 30 m2 1,3 Seating Low Spotlight Neutral Concret N/A
Area Tables Acoustics Recessed Colors e
Mirrors
3 Shop 40 m2 1,2 Shelves Low Cove N/A Glass N/A
Mirrors Acoustics light Mirrors
spotlight
4 Photograph 120 5,1 Backdrop High Light box Light Fabric N/A
y studio m2 Cameras Acoustics spotlight Colors Concret
Mirrors e Ensure
5 Hairstyling 250 4,6 Chairs High Vanity Neutral Tiles accessibility in N/A
Studios m2 Mirrors Acoustics light and Brass the design
Tables Spotlight Gold Leather
Wash bins
6 Offices 80 m2 5,7,9 Desks High Spotlight Neutral Plaster N/A
Chairs Recessed Exposure to
Acoustics colors Wood
Shelves natural light to
enhance
7 Cafe 80 m2 8,6 Tables Low Spotlight Vibrant Tiles N/A
Chairs Recessed visibility
Acoustics Colors Terrazz
Bar Pendant o
8 Kitchen 40 m2 7 Cabinets Low Spotlight Neutral Titaniu Access to N/A
Stove Acoustics Recessed colors m
Fridge natural
Tiles surroundings
Oven Plaster
9 WC 28 m2 6,5 Mirrors Low Spotlight Neutral Mirrors N/A
Sink Acoustics colors Tiles
Toilet Proper
10 Classrooms 74 m 2
14,15 Desks High Spotlight Neutral Bronze Ventilation N/A
Chairs Acoustics Recessed colors Wood and low VOC
Board materials to
11 Makeup 220 10,12,13 Mirrors High Vanity Neutral Tiles decrease N/A
Studios m2 Reclining Acoustics light and Brass chemical
chair Spotlight Gold Leather exposure
Table
12 Manicure 52 m2 13,11,10 Table High Spotlight Neutral Tiles N/A
Stations Chair Acoustics Task and Brass
Shelves light Gold Leather
13 Pedicure 85 m2 12,11,10 Chair High Spotlight Neutral Tiles N/A
Stations Sink Acoustics Task and Brass
Footrest light Gold Leather
14 Cosmetolo 70 m2 10,17 Spa bed High Spotlight Neutral Tiles N/A
gy Rooms Moving Acoustics Cove colors Brass
Cart light Leather
Chair
15 Lounge 32 m2 10,17 Seating Low Spotlight Neutral Bronze N/A
Area Tables Acoustics Task colors Leather
light
16 Storage 18 m2 17 Shelves Low Spotlight Neutral Wood N/A
Cabinets Acoustics colors Concret
e
17 WC 28 m2 10,14,15 Mirrors Low Spotlight Neutral Mirrors N/A
Sink Acoustics colors Tiles
Toilet
Table 5.1 Design Program by Ellanah Saimaldahar (Retrieved at 20 October 2021)

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Relationship Diagram
Ground Floor
Figure 5.2 Ground Floor Bubble Diagram by Ellanah Saimaldahar ( Retrieved at 20 December, 2021 )
First Floor
Figure 5.2 First Floor Bubble Diagram by Ellanah Saimaldahar ( Retrieved at 20 December, 2021 )
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Finishes Schedule
No. Room Name Level Flooring Wall (N) Wall (S) Wall (E) Wall (W) Ceiling Notes
1 Reception Concrete Entrance/ Gold Brass Paint Paint Plaster NA

Glass
2 Seating Area Concrete Glass wallpaper Concrete Concrete Plaster NA
3 Shop Concrete Glass Paint paint N/A Plaster NA
4 Photography Concrete Fabric Fabric glass Concrete Plaster NA

studio
Ground Floor
5 Hairstyling Ceramic Tiles Paint Glass Glass Panels Mirrors NA

Studios
6 Offices Parquet Paint Concrete wallpaper Glass Plaster NA
7 Cafe Terrazzo Paint Glass Mirrors Glass Paint NA
8 Kitchen Tiles Tiles Paint Paint Tiles Plaster NA
9 WC Tiles Tiles Paint Mirrors Tiles Plaster NA
10 Classrooms Parquet Concrete Concrete Concrete Glass Bronze NA
11 Makeup Tiles Mirrors Glass Paint Paint Mirrors NA

Studios
12 Manicure Tiles Concrete Paint Glass Glass Mirrors NA
Stations
13 Pedicure Tiles Concrete Glass Paint Glass Mirrors NA
Stations
First Floor
14 Cosmetology Concrete Paint Fabric Glass Paint paint NA

Rooms
15 Lounge Area Terrazzo Glass Glass Tiles Tiles Bronze NA
16 Storage Concrete Paint Paint Paint Paint Plaster NA
17 WC Tiles Mirrors Tiles Tiles Mirrors Plaster NA
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Saudi Building Codes

This text was copied due to education purposes.
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational

Group E occupancy includes, among others, the
1. SECTION 304 BUSINESS GROUP B
use of a building or structure, or a portion
thereof, by six or more persons at any one time
304.1 Business Group B. Business Group B
for educational purposes through the 12th grade.
occupancy includes, among others, the use of a
building or structure, or a portion thereof, for
507.11 Group E buildings. The area of a Group
office, professional or service-type transactions,
E building no more than one story above grade
including storage of records and accounts.
plane, of Type II, IIIA or IV construction, shall
Business occupancies shall include, but not be
not be limited provided all of the following
limited to, the following:
criteria are met:
• Airport traffic control towers
1. Each classroom shall have not less than two
• Ambulatory care facilities
means of egress, with one of the means of
• Animal hospitals, kennels and
egress being a direct exit to the outside of the
pounds
building complying with Section 1022.
• Banks
• Barber and beauty shops
2. The building is equipped throughout with an
• Car wash
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
• Civic administration
Section 903.3.1.1.
• Clinic, outpatient
• Dry cleaning and laundries: pick-
up and delivery stations and self- 3. The building is surrounded and adjoined by
service public ways or yards not less than 18 m in
• Educational occupancies for width.
students above the 12th grade
• Electronic data processing 510.2 Horizontal building separation
• Food processing establishments allowance. A building shall be considered as
and commercial kitchens not separate and distinct buildings for the purpose of
associated with restaurants, determining area limitations, continuity of fire
cafeterias and similar walls, limitation of number of stories and type
• Dining facilities not more than 230 of construction where all of the following
m2 in area. conditions are met:
• Laboratories: testing and research •
Motor vehicle showrooms 1. The buildings are separated with a horizontal
• Post offices assembly having a fire-resistance rating of not
• Print shops less than 3 hours.
• Professional services (architects,
attorneys, dentists, physicians, 2. The building below the horizontal assembly is
engineers, etc.) of Type IA construction.
• Radio and television stations
• Telephone exchanges 3. Shaft, stairway, ramp and escalator enclosures
• Training and skill development not through the horizontal assembly shall have not
in a school less than a 2- hour fire- resistance rating with
• opening protectives in accordance with Section
2. SECTION 305 EDUCATIONAL 716.5.
GROUP E
Exception: Where the enclosure walls below the
horizontal assembly have not less than a 3-hour
fire resistance rating with opening protectives in
accordance with Section 716.5, the enclosure
walls extending above the horizontal assembly
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shall be permitted to have a 1-hour fire-resistance 4. The building below the horizontal assembly is
rating, provided: of Type IA construction.
1.The building above the horizontal assembly is not Exception: The building below the horizontal
required to be of Type I construction; assembly shall be permitted to be of Type IB or
II construction, but not less than the type of
2.The enclosure connects fewer than four stories; construction required for the Group S-2 open
and parking garage above, where the building below
3.The enclosure opening protectives above the is not greater than one story in height above
horizontal assembly have a fire protection rating of grade plane
not less than 1 hour.
SECTION 602 CONSTRUCTION
4. The building or buildings above the horizontal CLASSIFICATION
assembly shall be permitted to have multiple Group
A occupancy uses, each with an occupant load of 602.1 General. Buildings and structures erected
less 300, or Group B, M, R or S occupancies. or to be erected, altered or extended in height or
area shall be classified in one of the five
5. The building below the horizontal assembly shall construction types defined in Sections 602.2
be protected throughout by an approved automatic through 602.5. The building elements shall have
sprinkler system in accordance with Section a fire-resistance rating not less than that
903.3.1.1, and shall be permitted to be any specified in Tables 601 and exterior walls shall
occupancy allowed by this code except Group H. have a fire-resistance rating not less than that
specified in Tables 602. Where required to have
6. The maximum building height in mm shall not a fire-resistance rating by Tables 601, building
exceed the limits set forth in Section 504.3 for the elements shall comply with the applicable
building having the smaller allowable height as provisions of Section 703.2. The protection of
measured from the grade plane. openings, ducts and air transfer openings in
building elements shall not be required unless
510.8 Group B or M buildings with Group S-2 required by other provisions of this code.
open parking garage above. Group B or M
occupancies located below a Group S-2 open 602.1.1 Minimum requirements. A building or
parking garage of a lesser type of construction shall portion thereof shall not be required to conform
be considered as a separate and distinct building to the details of a type of construction higher
from the Group S-2 open parking garage for the than that type which meets the minimum
purpose of determining the type of construction requirements based on occupancy even though
where all of the following conditions are met: certain features of such a building actually
conform to a higher type of construction.
1. The buildings are separated with a horizontal
assembly having a fire-resistance rating of not less 602.2 Types I and II. Types I and II
than 2 hours. construction are those types of construction in
which the building elements listed in Tables 601
2. The occupancies in the building below the are of noncombustible materials, except as
horizontal assembly are limited to Groups B and M. permitted in Section 4.3 and elsewhere in this
code.
3. The occupancy above the horizontal assembly is
limited to a Group S-2 open parking garage. 602.3 Type III. Type III construction is that type
of construction in which the exterior walls are of
noncombustible materials and the interior
building elements are of any material permitted
by this code. Fire-retardant-treated wood
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framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be 602.4.3 Columns. Wood columns shall be sawn
permitted within exterior wall assemblies of a 2- or glued laminated and shall be not less than 200
hour rating or less. mm, nominal, in any dimension where
supporting floor loads and not less than 150 mm
602.4 Type IV. Type IV construction (Heavy nominal in width and not less than 200 mm
Timber, HT) is that type of construction in which nominal in depth where supporting roof and
the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials ceiling loads only. Columns shall be continuous
or superimposed and connected in an approved
and the interior building elements are of solid or manner. Protection in accordance with section
laminated wood without concealed spaces. The 704.2 is not required.
details of Type IV construction shall comply with
the provisions of this section and Section 2304.11. 602.4.4 Floor framing. Wood beams and girders
Exterior walls complying with Section 602.4.1 or shall be of sawn or glued-laminated timber and
602.4.2 shall be permitted. Minimum solid sawn shall be not less than 150 mm nominal in width
nominal dimensions are required for structures built and not less than 250 mm nominal in depth.
using Type IV construction (HT). For glued- Framed sawn or glued-laminated timber arches,
laminated members and structural composite which spring
lumber (SCL) members, the equivalent net finished
width and depths corresponding to the minimum timber
nominal width and depths of solid sawn lumber are
required as specified in Table 602.4. Cross- in exterior
laminated timber (CLT) dimensions used in this
section are actual dimensions. sheathing
602.4.1 Fire-retardant-treated wood in exterior

walls. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing
complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted SBC 201-CR-18 156
within exterior wall assemblies with a 2-hour rating
or less.
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
from the floor line and support floor loads, shall

be not less than 200 mm nominal in any
602.4.2 Cross-laminated dimension. Framed timber trusses supporting
walls. Cross-laminated timber complying with SBC floor loads shall have members of not less than
301 shall be permitted within exterior wall 200 mm nominal in any dimension.
assemblies with a 2-hour rating or less, provided the
exterior surface of the cross-laminated timber is 602.4.5 Roof framing. Wood-frame or glued-
protected by one the following: laminated arches for roof construction, which
spring from the floor line or from grade and do
1. Fire-retardant-treated wood not support floor loads, shall have members not
complying with Section 2303.2 and not less than 12 less than 150 mm nominal in width and have not
mm thick; less than 200 mm nominal in depth for the lower
half of the height and not less than 150 mm
2. Gypsum board not less than 12 mm thick; or nominal in depth for the upper half. Framed or
glued-laminated arches for roof construction that
3. A noncombustible material. spring from the top of walls or wall abutments,
framed timber trusses and other roof framing,
which do not support floor loads, shall have
members not less than 100 mm nominal in width
and not less than 150 mm nominal in depth.
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Spaced members shall be permitted to be composed Cross-laminated timber shall be not less than
of two or more pieces not less than 75 mm nominal 100 mm in thickness. Cross-laminated timber
in thickness where blocked solidly throughout their shall be continuous from support to support and
intervening spaces or where spaces are tightly mechanically fastened to one another. Cross-
closed by a continuous wood cover plate of not less laminated timber shall be permitted to be
than 50 mm nominal in thickness secured to the connected to walls without a shrinkage gap
underside of the members. Splice plates shall be not providing swelling or shrinking is considered in
less than 75 mm nominal in thickness. Where the design. Corbelling of masonry walls under
protected by approved automatic sprinklers under the floor shall be permitted to be used.
the roof deck, framing members shall be not less
than 75 mm nominal in width. 602.4.7 Roofs. Roofs shall be without concealed
spaces and wood roof decks shall be sawn or
602.4.6 Floors. Floors shall be without concealed glued laminated, splined or tongue-and-groove
spaces. Wood floors shall be constructed in plank, not less than 50 mm nominal in
accordance with Section 602.4.6.1 or 602.4.6.2. thickness; 32-mm-thick wood structural panel
(exterior glue); planks not less than 75 mm
602.4.6.1 Sawn or glued-laminated plank floors. nominal in width, set on edge close together and
Sawn or glued-laminated plank floors shall be one laid as required for floors; or of cross- laminated
of the following: timber. Other types of decking shall be
permitted to be used if providing equivalent fire
1. Sawn or glued-laminated planks, splined or resistance and structural properties.
tongue-and-groove, of not less than 75 mm nominal
in thickness covered with 25 mm nominal Cross-laminated timber roofs shall be not less
dimension tongue-and-groove flooring, laid than 75 mm nominal in thickness and shall be
crosswise or diagonally, 12 mm wood structural continuous from support to support and
panel or 13 mm particleboard. mechanically fastened to one another.
2. Planks not less than 100 mm nominal in width set 602.4.8 Partitions and walls. Partitions and walls
on edge close together and well spiked and covered shall comply with Section 602.4.8.1 or
with 25 mm nominal dimension flooring or 12 mm 602.4.8.2.
wood structural panel or 13 mm particle board.
602.4.8.1 Interior walls and partitions.
The lumber shall be laid so that no continuous line
of joints will occur except at points of support. Interior walls and partitions shall be of solid
Floors shall not extend closer than 13 mm to walls. wood construction formed by not less than two
Such 13 mm space shall be covered by a molding layers of 25 mm matched boards or laminated
fastened to the wall and so arranged that it will not construction 100 mm thick, or of 1-hour fire-
resistance-rated construction.
obstruct the swelling or shrinkage movements of
the floor. Corbelling of masonry walls under the 602.4.8.2 Exterior walls. Exterior walls shall be
floor shall be permitted to be used in place of of one of the following:
molding.
1. Noncombustible materials.
602.4.6.2 Cross-laminated timber floors.
2. Not less than 150 mm in thickness and
602.4.1. constructed of one of the following:
2.1. Fire-retardant-treated wood in accordance

with Section 2303.2 and complying with Section
602.4.1.
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2.2. Cross-laminated timber complying with buildings, shall be constructed as a fire wall in
Section 602.4.2. accordance with Section 706. Party walls shall
be constructed
602.4.9 Exterior structural members. Where a
horizontal separation of 6 m or more is provided, without openings and shall create separate
wood columns and arches conforming to heavy buildings.
Exception: Openings in a party wall separating

an anchor building and a mall shall be in
SBC 201-CR-18 157 accordance with Section 402.4.2.2.1.
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION 706.2 Structural stability. Fire walls shall be

designed and constructed to allow collapse of
timber sizes shall be permitted to be used the structure on either side without collapse of
externally. the wall under fire conditions. Fire walls
designed and constructed in accordance with
NFPA 221 shall be deemed to comply with this
602.5 Type V. Type V construction is that type of
section.
construction in which the structural elements,
exterior walls and interior walls are of any
materials permitted by this code. 706.3 Materials. Fire walls shall be of any
approved noncombustible materials.
ECTION 706 FIRE WALLS
Exception: Buildings of Type V construction.
706.1 General. Each portion of a building
706.4 Fire-resistance rating. Fire walls shall
separated by one or more fire walls that comply
have a fire-resistance rating of not less than that
with the provisions of this section shall be
required by Table 706.4.
considered a separate building. The extent and
location of such fire walls shall provide a complete
separation. Where a fire wall separates occupancies 706.5 Horizontal continuity. Fire walls shall
that are required to be separated by a fire barrier be continuous from exterior wall to exterior
wall, the most restrictive requirements of each wall and shall extend not less than 450 mm
separation shall apply. beyond the exterior surface of exterior walls.
706.1.1 Party walls. Any wall located on a lot line Exceptions:

between adjacent buildings, which is used or adapted
for joint service between the two 1. Fire walls shall be permitted to terminate at
the interior surface of combustible exterior
sheathing or siding provided the exterior wall
has a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1
hour for a horizontal distance of not less than
1.2 m on both sides of the fire wall. Openings
within such exterior walls shall be protected by
opening protectives having a fire protection
rating of not less than 3⁄4 hour.
2. Fire walls shall be permitted to terminate at the

interior surface of noncombustible exterior
sheathing, exterior siding or other
noncombustible exterior finishes provided the
sheathing, siding or other exterior
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noncombustible finish extends a horizontal distance overhangs, canopies, marquees and similar
of not less than 1.2 m on both sides of the fire wall. projections that are within 1.2 m of the fire wall.
3. Fire walls shall be permitted to terminate at the Exceptions:

interior surface of noncombustible
2. Noncombustible horizontal projecting
elements with concealed spaces, provided a
minimum 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall
SBC 201-CR-18 172 extends through the concealed space. The
projecting element shall be separated from the
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
building by not less than 1-hour fire- resistance-
rated construction for a distance on each side of
the fire wall equal to the depth of the projecting
exterior sheathing where the building on each side
element. The wall is not required to extend
of the fire wall is protected by an automatic
under the projecting element where the building
sprinkler system installed in accordance with
exterior wall is not less than 1-hour fire-
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
resistance rated for a distance on each side of
the fire wall equal to the depth of the projecting
706.5.1 Exterior walls. Where the fire wall element. Openings within such exterior walls
intersects exterior walls, the fire-resistance rating shall be protected by opening protectives having
and opening protection of the exterior walls shall a fire protection rating of not less than 3⁄4 hour.
comply with one of the following:
3. For combustible horizontal projecting
1. The exterior walls on both sides of the fire wall elements with concealed spaces, the fire wall
shall have a 1-hour fire-resistance rating with 3⁄4 need only extend through the concealed space to
hour protection where opening protection is the outer edges of the projecting elements. The
required by Section 705.8. The fire-resistance exterior wall behind and below the projecting
rating of the exterior wall shall extend not less than element shall be of not less than 1-hour fire-
1.2 m on each side of the intersection of the fire resistance-rated construction for a distance not
wall to exterior wall. Exterior wall intersections at less than the depth of the projecting elements on
fire walls that form an angle equal to or greater than both sides of the fire wall. Openings within such
3.14 rad do not need exterior wall protection. exterior walls shall be protected by opening
protectives having a fire-protection rating of not
2. Buildings or spaces on both sides of the less than 3⁄4 hour.
intersecting fire wall shall assume to have an
imaginary lot line at the fire wall and extending 706.6 Vertical continuity. Fire walls shall
beyond the exterior of the fire wall. The location of extend from the foundation to a termination
the assumed line in relation to the exterior walls point not less than 750 mm above both adjacent
and the fire wall shall be such that the exterior wall roofs.
and opening protection meet the requirements set
forth in Sections 705.5 and 705.8. Such protection
Exceptions:
is not required for exterior walls terminating at fire
walls that form an angle equal to or greater than
3.14 rad. 1. Stepped buildings in accordance with Section
706.6.1.
706.5.2 Horizontal projecting elements. Fire walls
shall extend to the outer edge of horizontal 2. Two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls shall be
projecting elements such as balconies, roof permitted to terminate at the underside of the
roof sheathing, deck or slab, provided:
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2.1. The lower roof assembly within 1.2 m of the terminate at the underside of combustible roof
wall has not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance rating sheathing or decks, provided:
and the entire length and span of supporting
elements for the rated roof assembly has a fire- 4.1. There are no openings in the roof within 1.2
resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. m of the fire wall,
2.2. Openings in the roof shall not be located within 4.2. The roof is covered with a minimum Class
1.2 m) of the fire wall. B roof covering, and
4.3. The roof sheathing or deck is constructed of

fire-retardant-treated wood for a distance of 1.2
1. Horizontal m on both sides of the wall or the roof is
concealed spaces, provided the exterior wall behind protected with 16 mm Type X gypsum board
and below the projecting element has not less than directly beneath the underside of the roof
1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction for a sheathing or deck, supported by not less than 50
distance not less than the depth of the projecting mm nominal ledgers attached to the sides of the
element on both sides of the fire wall. Openings roof framing members for a distance of not less
within such exterior walls shall be protected by than 1.2 m on both sides of the fire wall.
opening protectives having a fire protection rating
of not less than 3⁄4 hour. 5. In buildings designed in accordance with
Section 510.2, fire walls located above the 3-
projecting hour horizontal assembly required by Section
510.2, Item 1 shall be permitted to extend from
elements the top of this horizontal assembly.
without 6. Buildings with sloped roofs in accordance

with Section 706.6.2
706.6.1 Stepped buildings. Where a fire wall

serves as an exterior wall for a building and
SBC 201-CR-18 separates buildings having different roof levels,
such wall shall terminate at a point not less than
173 750 mm above the lower roof level, provided
the exterior wall for a height of 4.5 m above the
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES lower roof is not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-
rated construction from both sides with
2.3. Each building shall be provided with not less openings protected by fire assemblies having a
than a Class B roof covering. fire protection rating of not less than 3⁄4 hour.
3. Walls shall be permitted to terminate at the Exception: Where the fire wall terminates at the
underside of noncombustible roof sheathing, deck underside of the roof sheathing, deck or slab of
or slabs where both buildings are provided with not the lower roof, provided:
less than a Class B roof covering. Openings in the
roof shall not be located within 1.2 m of the fire 1. The lower roof assembly within 3.0 m of the
wall. wall has not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance
rating and the entire length and span of
4.In buildings of Type III, IV and V construction, supporting elements for the rated roof assembly
walls shall be permitted to has a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1
hour.
2. Openings in the lower roof shall not be

located within 3 m of the fire wall.
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2. Openings in the lower roof shall not be located accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
within 3 m of the fire wall.
706.9 Penetrations. Penetrations of fire walls
706.6.2 Buildings with sloped roofs. Where a fire shall comply with Section 714.
wall serves as an interior wall for a building, and
the roof on one side or both sides of the fire wall 706.10 Joints.Jointsmadeinorbetweenfirewalls
slopes toward the fire wall at a slope greater than shall comply with Section 715.
two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12), the
fire wall shall extend to a height equal to the height 706.11 Ducts and air transfer openings. Ducts
of the roof located 1200 mm from the fire wall plus and air transfer openings shall not penetrate fire
750 mm. In no case shall the extension of the fire walls.
wall be less than 750 mm.
Exception: Penetrations by ducts and air transfer
706.7 Combustible framing in fire walls. openings of fire walls that are not on a lot line
shall be allowed provided the penetrations
Adjacent combustible members entering into a comply with Section 717. The size and aggregate
concrete or masonry fire wall from opposite sides width of all openings shall not exceed the
shall not have less than a 100 mm distance between limitations of Section 706.8
embedded ends. Where combustible members
frame into hollow walls or walls of hollow units, SECTION 801 GENERAL
hollow spaces shall be solidly filled for the full
thickness of the wall and for a distance not less than 801.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter
100 mm above, below and between the structural shall govern the use of materials used as interior
members, with noncombustible materials approved finishes, trim and decorative materials.
for fireblocking.
801.2 Interior wall and ceiling finish. The
706.8 Openings. Each opening through a fire wall provisions of Section 803 shall limit the
shall be protected in accordance with Section 716.5 allowable fire performance and smoke
and shall not exceed 15 m2. The aggregate width of development of interior wall and ceiling finish
openings at any floor level shall not exceed 25 materials based on occupancy classification.
percent of the length of the wall.
801.3 Interior floor finish. The provisions of
Exceptions: Section 804 shall limit the allowable fire
performance of interior floor finish materials
1. Openings are not permitted in party walls based on occupancy classification.
constructed in accordance with Section 706.1.1.
801.4 Decorative materials and trim.
2. Openingsshallnotbelimitedto15m2where both
buildings are equipped throughout with Decorative materials and trim shall be restricted
by combustibility, fire performance or flame
propagation performance criteria in accordance
with Section 806.
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801.5 Applicability. For buildings in flood
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3,
an automatic sprinkler system installed in interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
below the elevation required by Section 1612
shall be flood-damage-resistant materials.
801.6 Application. Combustible materials shall

be permitted to be used as finish for walls,
ceilings, floors and other interior surfaces of
buildings.
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801.6 Application. Combustible materials shall be finish materials shall be permitted to be tested in
permitted to be used as finish for walls, ceilings, accordance with NFPA 286. Interior wall or
floors and other interior surfaces of buildings. ceiling finish materials tested in accordance
with NFPA 286 shall comply with Section
801.7 Windows. Show windows in the exterior 803.1.2.1.
walls of the first story above grade plane shall be
permitted to be of wood or of unprotected metal 803.1.2.1 Acceptance criteria for NFPA 286.
framing. The interior finish shall comply with the
following:
SECTION 802 DEFINITIONS
1. During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not
802.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined spread to the ceiling.
in Chapter 2:
2. The flame shall not spread to the outer
SECTION 803 WALL AND CEILING extremity of the sample on any wall or ceiling.
FINISHES
3. Flashover, as defined in NFPA 286, shall not
occur.
803.1 General. Interior wall and ceiling finish
materials shall be classified for fire performance
and smoke development in accordance with Section 4. The peak heat release rate throughout the test
803.1.1 or 803.1.2, except as shown in Sections shall not exceed 800 kW.
803.2 through 803.13. Materials tested in
accordance with Section 803.1.2 shall not be INTERIOR FINISHES
required to be tested in accordance with Section
803.1.1.
803.1.1 Interior wall and ceiling finish materials. INTERIOR FINISHES
Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be 5. The total smoke released throughout the test
classified in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL shall not exceed 1,000 m2.
723. Such interior finish materials shall be grouped
in the following classes in accordance with their 803.1.3 Room corner test for textile wall
flame spread and smoke-developed indexes.
coverings and expanded vinyl wall coverings.
Textile wall coverings and expanded vinyl wall
Class A: = Flame spread index 0-25; smoke- coverings shall meet the criteria of Section
developed index 0-450. 803.1.3.1 when tested in the manner intended
for use in accordance with the Method B
Class B: = Flame spread index 26-75; smoke- protocol of NFPA 265 using the product-
developed index 0-450. mounting system, including adhesive.
Class C: = Flame spread index 76-200; smoke- 803.1.3.1 Acceptance criteria for NFPA 265.
developed index 0-450. The interior finish shall comply with the
following:
Exception: Materials tested in accordance with
Section 803.1.2. 1. During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not
spread to the ceiling.
803.1.2Room corner test for interior wall or ceiling
finish materials. Interior wall or ceiling 2. The flame shall not spread to the outer
extremities of the samples on the 2400 by 3600
mm walls.
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3. Flashover, as defined in NFPA 265, shall not coverings, including materials having woven or
occur. nonwoven, napped, tufted, looped or similar
surface and carpet and similar textile materials,
4. The total smoke released throughout the test shall shall be tested in the manner intended for use,
not exceed 1,000 m2. using the product mounting system, including
adhesive, and shall comply with the
803.1.4 Acceptance criteria for textile and requirements of Section 803.1.2 or 803.1.4.
expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings tested to
ASTM E84 or UL 723. Textile wall and ceiling 803.7 Expanded vinyl wall coverings. Where
coverings and expanded vinyl wall and ceiling used as interior wall finish materials, expanded
coverings shall have a Class A flame spread index vinyl wall coverings shall be tested in the
in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 and be manner intended for use, using the product
protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed mounting system, including adhesive, and shall
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. comply with the requirements of Section
Test specimen preparation and mounting shall be in 803.1.2, 803.1.3 or 803.1.4.
accordance with ASTM E2404.
803.8 Expanded vinyl ceiling coverings.
803.2 Thickness exemption. Materials having a Where used as interior ceiling finish materials,
thickness less than 0.9 mm applied directly to the expanded vinyl ceiling coverings shall be tested
surface of walls or ceilings shall not be required to in the manner intended for use, using the
be tested. product mounting system, including adhesive,
and shall comply with the requirements of
803.3 Heavy timber exemption. Exposed portions Section 803.1.2 or 803.1.4.
of building elements complying with the
requirements for buildings of Type IV construction 803.9 High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and
in Section 602.4 shall not be subject to interior polypropylene (PP). Where high-density
finish requirements. polyethylene or polypropylene is used as an
interior finish it shall comply with Section
803.4 Foam plastics. Foam plastics shall not be 803.1.2.
used as interior finish except as provided in Section
2603.9. This section shall apply both to exposed 803.10 Site-fabricated stretch systems. Where
foam plastics and to foam plastics used in used as interior wall or interior ceiling finish
conjunction with a textile or vinyl facing or cover. materials, site-fabricated stretch systems
containing all three components described in the
803.5 Textile wall coverings. Where used as definition in Chapter 2 shall be tested in the
interior wall finish materials, textile wall coverings, manner intended for use, and shall comply with
the requirements of Section 803.1.1 or 803.1.2.
including materials having woven or nonwoven, If the materials are tested in accordance with
napped, tufted, looped or similar surface and carpet ASTM E84 or UL 723, specimen preparation
and similar textile materials, shall be tested in the and mounting shall be in accordance with
manner intended for use, using the product ASTM E2573.
mounting system, including adhesive, and shall
comply with the requirements of Section 803.1.2, 803.11 Interior finish requirements based on
803.1.3 or 803.1.4. group. Interior wall and ceiling finish shall have
a flame spread index not greater than that
803.6 Textile ceiling coverings. Where used as specified in Table 803.11 for the group and
interior ceiling finish materials, textile ceiling location designated. Interior wall and ceiling
finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA
286 and meeting the acceptance criteria of
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Section 803.1.2.1, shall be permitted to be used 3. Be fire-blocked at a maximum of 2.4 m in

where a Class A classification every direction in accordance with Section 718.
803.13.2 Set-out constr uction. Where walls and

ceilings are required to be of fire- resistance-
SBC 201-CR-18 316 rated or noncombustible construction and walls
are set out or ceilings are dropped distances
INTERIOR FINISHES
greater than specified in Section 803.13.1, Class
A finish materials, in accordance with Section
803.1.1 or 803.1.2, shall be used.
in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 is
required.
Exceptions:
803.12 Stability. Interior finish materials regulated
by this chapter shall be applied or otherwise 1. Where interior finish materials are protected
fastened in such a manner that such materials will on both sides by an automatic sprinkler system
not readily become detached where subjected to in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
room temperatures of 93°C for not less than 30 903.3.1.2.
minutes.
2. Where interior finish materials are attached to
803.13 Application of interior finish materials to noncombustible backing or furring strips
fireresistance-rated or noncombustible building installed as specified in Section 803.13.1.1.
elements. Where interior finish materials are
applied on walls, ceilings or structural elements 803.13.2.1 Hangers and assembly members.
required to have a fire-resistance rating or to be of
noncombustible construction, these finish materials The hangers and assembly members of such
shall comply with the provisions of this section. dropped ceilings that are below the horizontal
fire- resistance-rated floor or roof assemblies
803.13.1 Direct attachment and fur r ed constr shall be of noncombustible materials. The
uction. Where walls and ceilings are required by construction of each set-out wall and horizontal
any provision in this code to be of fire- resistance- fire-resistance-rated floor or roof assembly shall
rated or noncombustible construction, the interior be of fire-resistance- rated construction as
finish material shall be applied directly against such required elsewhere in this code.
construction or to furring strips not exceeding 44
mm, applied directly against such surfaces. Exception: In Type III and V construction, fire-
retardant-treated wood shall be permitted for
803.13.1.1 Furred construction. If the interior use as hangers and assembly members of
finish material is applied to furring strips, the dropped ceilings.
intervening spaces between such furring strips shall
comply with one of the following: 803.13.3 Heavy timber constr uction. Wall and
ceiling finishes of all classes as permitted in this
1. Be filled with material that is inorganic or chapter that are installed directly against the
noncombustible; wood decking or planking of Type IV
construction or to wood furring strips applied
2.Be filled with material that meets the directly to the wood decking or planking shall
requirements of a Class A material in accordance be fireblocked as specified in Section
with Section 803.1.1 or 803.1.2; or 803.13.1.1.
803.13.4 Materials. An interior wall or ceiling

finish material that is not more than 6.5 mm thick
shall be applied directly onto the wall, ceiling or
structural element without the use of
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furring strips and shall not be suspended away from 804.3 Testing and identification. Interior floor
the building element to which that finish material it finish and floor covering materials shall be
is applied. tested by an agency in accordance with NFPA
253 and identified by a hang tag or other
Exceptions: suitable method so as to identify the
manufacturer or supplier and style, and shall
1. Noncombustible interior finish materials. indicate the interior floor finish or floor
covering classification in accordance with
2. Materials that meet the requirements of Class A Section 804.2. Carpet-type floor coverings shall
materials in accordance with Section 803.1.1 or be tested as proposed for use, including
803.1.2 where the qualifying tests were made with underlayment. Test reports confirming the
the material furred out from the noncombustible information provided in the manufacturer’s
backing shall be permitted to be used with furring product identification shall be furnished to the
strips. building official upon request.
3. Materials that meet the requirements of Class A 804.4 Interior floor finish requirements.
materials in accordance with Section 803.1.1 or
803.1.2 where the qualifying tests were made with Interior floor covering materials shall comply
the material suspended away from the with Sections 804.4.1 and 804.4.2 and interior
noncombustible backing shall be permitted to be floor finish materials shall comply with Section
used suspended away from the building element. 804.4.2.
SECTION 804 INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH 804.4.1 Test requirement. In all occupancies,
interior floor covering materials shall comply
with ASTM D2859.
804.1 General. Interior floor finish and floor
covering materials shall comply with Sections
804.2 through 804.4.2. 804.4.2 Minimum critical radiant flux. In all
occupancies, interior floor finish and floor
covering materials in enclosures for stairways
and ramps, exit passageways, corridors and
rooms or spaces not separated from corridors by
SBC 201-CR-18 317 partitions extending from the floor to the
underside of the ceiling shall withstand a
INTERIOR FINISHES minimum critical radiant flux. The minimum
critical radiant flux shall be not less than Class I
Exception: Floor finishes and coverings of a in Groups I-1, I-2 and I-3 and not less than Class
traditional type, such as wood, vinyl, linoleum or II in Groups A, B, E, H, I-4, M, R-1, R-2 and S.
terrazzo, and resilient floor covering materials that
are not comprised of fibers. Exception: Where a building is equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
804.2 Classification. Interior floor finish and floor in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
covering materials required by Section 804.4.2 to 903.3.1.2, Class II materials are permitted in any
be of Class I or II materials shall be classified in area where Class I materials are required, and
accordance with NFPA 253. The classification materials complying with DOC FF-1 “pill test”
referred to herein corresponds to the classifications (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) or with ASTM
determined by NFPA 253 as follows: Class I, 0.45 D2859 are permitted in any area where Class II
watts/cm2 or greater; Class II, 0.22 watts/cm2 or materials are required.
greater.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, this chapter gathered all the initial steps to start the programming phase which
sets the expected functions and overall materials in place to start creatively applying it in the
next chapter. Contents of this chapter focused on specifying different categories such as setting
the standard sizes and material requirements of each zone in the interior program and finishes
schedules. This came after drawing conducting the diagrams which indicates the placement of
each function in relation to its adjacent functions. As this chapter is the last chapter before
starting the design phase, the chapter gathered all the regulation set by the Saudi Building to
begin building Ruwaa beauty academy.

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Conclusion
Contribution
This project focuses on creating a space for women to learn and practice cosmetology
professionally, through providing both ways of teaching which are classroom learning and
hands on salon training. This experience combines the three ways of knowledge receiving
which are physical practice, logical information gathering, and social situations, Students will
be able to learn different skills of beauty while memorizing the needed information on the
industry and will be able to get a glimpse on how to interact with future clients. This research
will act as a guide for interior designers looking to understand how to combine two different
spaces into one, through understanding this research chapters which explain how to integrate
beauty salon functions within an educational facility. This will broaden the designers creative
thinking and problem solving when it comes to beauty academies and other similar facilities
that require both a formal educational space within an engaging atmosphere of a different
function.
Observation
After completing this thesis, an inclusive understanding of the needed atmosphere and
functions of a beauty training academy has been reached. Designing a successful academy
requires understanding the different experience each type of user goes through and combining
them in one inclusive design. Students, instructors, and clients need to feel relaxed, de-
stressed, and most importantly comfortable upon arrival, by enhancing the quality of their
learning, teaching, and pampering process.

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This research confirmed the lack of beauty training facilities in Saudi Arabia; therefore,
the aim of this thesis is for beauty training academies to become a standard type of
educational facility throughout the kingdom. This will present Saudi women with state-of-the
art space that will allow them to succeed in the competitive global field of cosmetology.
Ruwaa’s future will undergo many expansion plans, starting with opening a branch in the
capital city Riyadh which is considered the current land of opportunities. These future plans
will not just empower women by qualifying them to enter the market, but will also allow
them to contribute to the spur of the local and national economy by achieving one of Vision
2030 to reaching a thriving economy.

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‫ ﱡرَواُء‬RUWAA: BEAUTY TRAINING ACADEMY

A thesis submitted to the

Faculty of the Interior Design Department of

Dar Al-Hekma University in partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Design in Interior Design

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

ELLANAH OSAMA N. SAIMALDAHAR

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

This thesis for the course Capstone Research is by

Has been approved for the

Capstone I: Interior Design Thesis Course

Dr. Tamsen Anderson

Date: 21st of December 2021

Ellanah O Saimaldahar, Interior Design, Dar Al-Hekma University

Keywords: Beauty, Cosmetology, Academy, Education, Salon, Training, Women

‫رﺣﻤﺔ اﻷﺑﺮار واﺳﻜﻨﮫ ﻓﺴﯿﺢ ﺟﻨﺎﺗﻚ‬

reality, and I would like to thank each one of them.

To my Siblings, Bara, Daniah, Abdulrahman, and my sister-in-law Raghad for being my

to handle anything, and I owe all my success and happiness to you.

Second Precedent Study (International).…………....……………...….……….…….. 42

Space Planning and Circulation ..…....…………………..…………….........68

Reception and Waiting Room………………………..……….…..….68

Styling Areas… …………….……………..……………………...….69

Cosmetology Rooms ……………………………......……...….....….69

3.16 GLAMY Beauty Manicure Station.……..……………………………………..………….….46

"‫ب اْﻟَﺟَﻣﺎَل‬ َ ‫ "إﱠن‬:‫ﺳﻠﱠﻢ‬

him) said: “Allah is beautiful and loves beauty”

many years of experience to interview somewhat hard to accomplish, therefore, interviewing

desired design goals expected to be considered in a local beauty training facility.

knowledge to design an inclusive beauty training academy. The synopsis of research

Saudi Building Codes.

Chapter One: Synopsis of Research Methodology and Programming Document

Corporation, which aims to develop national human resources through training.

to start competing and entering the cosmetology work field.

fields to be enhanced in Saudi Arabia. According to (Al-Rubaie, 2011) a training held in

establishment to train future beauticians has become very prominent.

cosmetology market among young women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?

have on local beauty trends and cosmetology practices?

create a sense of individual self-expression to produce unique talents?

• To offer students, a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of cosmetology and

related subjects, with an emphasis on current techniques used in the field.

help spark student’s creativity.

and start competing on local and international field market.

up 18.96% of employed women in Saudi Arabia (GASTATS, 2021). As stated by (GASTATS,

allows future expansion.

establishing technical standards to form strategic partnerships with public-sector training

institutions (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, 2021).

Figure 1.1 Client Logo by TVTC (Retrieved at 13 September 2021)

Hayy a creative complex with an intention to be a welcoming, communal, and

collaborative space, is located in the residential north Jeddah area of Al Mohammadiyyah

commitment to artists, creative communities, and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia is reflected

break time outside of the academy.

Figure 1.3 Existing Interior (Retrieved 10 September 2021)

Figure 1.8 Site Analysis by Ellanah Saimaldahar (Retrieved at 20 December 2021)

needed information directly from the targeted audience

Chapter Two: Research Methodology and Programing Document

methodology. As stated by (Sileyew, 2019) research methodology demonstrates how these

Type of Research Methodology

Quantitative Research Method

measurable data and the application of statistical, mathematical, or computational tools.

144 responses from young women of different status and professions.

1. What is your gender? - ‫ﻣﺎ ھﻮ ﺟﻨﺴﻚ؟‬