. This is part 3 of 4 in a series on the global development of office design. In the previous post we reviewed the historical evolution of regional types. In this post we explore how changing technologies have affected the design of the workplace, disrupting and reshaping spatial configurations. By: Marcus Leyland – Chief…
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. A new documentary by KSA’s Ministry of Culture reveals insights on the design of the award-winning Tuwaiq Palace, featuring an exclusive interview with Basem Al-Shihabi, the Managing Director of Omrania. In a 10-minute documentary produced by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia, Omrania founder and Managing Director Basem Al-Shihabi discusses the genesis…
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. In Riyadh, water is too precious to use only once. The secret to designing a public river promenade in a desert valley? High-tech water systems that recapture and treat municipal water for a variety of purposes—including creating a scenic recreational environment. Prince Sattam Park is a passive-leisure landscape currently under construction on the…
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. This is part 2 of 4 in a series on the global development of office design. Previously we observed that the typical modern office building should not be seen as a universally applicable solution, but rather as a historically specific response to late-19th and early-20th century administration in northern Europe and North America. In…
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. Envisioned as the new heart of Riyadh, King Salman Park will increase the city’s open green space by 70 percent. This 9.3-square-kilometer urban oasis is not just a sanctuary of nature, but also a hub for culture, work and life. Designed principally by Omrania, King Salman Park park will be “a man-made oasis…
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. This is part 1 of 4 in a series on the global development of office design. Office architecture is synonymous with the modern urban landscape, yet traditional office buildings and layouts do not always meet the needs of a site or an organization. New planning and design models incorporate local character, environmental responsibility, urban…
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. Employee health, well-being and job satisfaction are central to the future of workplace design. The Omrania-designed Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Headquarters campus in Riyadh is designed to increase the quality of life of the people who work there, simultaneously fostering employee satisfaction and productivity. The four sunlit, plant-filled atriums embody this emphasis on wellness…
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. This is the sixth in a series on the relevance of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in architecture. In preceding posts, we explored the broad reasoning behind building maintenance, the three principle approaches, cost-effective means of implementation , and the importance of the building envelope. In part 5, we discussed the need to consider maintenance requirements during…
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. In the fourth and final part of our series, we explore outcomes from the first 20 years of Sustainable design. Whilst the promise of green buildings was heralded as the new frontier in Architecture, we ask if the initial promise has been delivered, and how some of the initial shortcomings and failures in this…
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. Upscale restaurants, a sleek business and conference center, banqueting halls, a generous concierge lobby, indoor swimming pools, and an extensive fitness center are among the deluxe amenities and public spaces that distinguish the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. At the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, 5-star hospitality goes beyond the comfort of the…
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. This is the fifth in a series on the relevance of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in architecture. In preceding posts, we explored the broad reasoning behind building maintenance, the three principle approaches, cost-effective means of implementation , and the importance of the building envelope. Here in part 5, we look at how maintenance provisions need to…
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. From the entrance lobby to stylish lounges, restaurants, garden, and health and fitness spaces, the hotel offers numerous custom-designed attractions outside of the private guest rooms and suites. The Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, located within Riyadh’s exclusive Diplomatic Quarter, was always conceived as more than a collection of luxurious rooms. From the…
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