Abstract
This paper deals with improving the spatial environment of the architectural design studio as the main focus of the architectural education process in the Colleges of Architecture and Planning. The strategy of the Ministry of Education in light of the directions of the National Vision 2030 is seeking to improve the outputs of the educational system that enhances character building and responds to the requirements of the labor market. Thus, the paper aims to build a proposed model to improve the architectural spatial environment represented by the architectural design studio and to employ it positively to serve the educational process. The paper attempts to achieve harmonization between the spatial environment and the needs of users within the framework of improving the educational system that stimulates creativity and innovation in line with the vision of King Saud University in achieving global leadership and excellence in building a knowledge -based society. The paper used the descriptive approach and the questionnaire tools for a targeted sample of level ten students in the College of Architecture and Planning at King Saud University. The paper also assessed the current situation by using survey and field photography. In the light of the results reached, the research paper developed a number of design guidelines to develop the spatial environment for the Design Studio, in line with the needs of users, i.e. students. Finally, the paper recommended the improvement of the tools for measuring and following up the users' needs in the process of designing the spatial environment for the architectural design studio, in order to arrive at models that achieve functional efficiency and user satisfaction.