The idea that city residents should have access to daily necessities within a 15-minute walk recalls ancient cities in the Middle East and beyond. Today, planners are seeking to combine walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods with high-tech forms of urban mobility. The result could be more sustainable, livable, and contextually appropriate cities.   What if…

  After years of prioritizing cars, Riyadh adopted a more balanced transportation strategy. The central element of this sustainable approach is the newly established Riyadh Metro, which includes a significant, multi-modal station designed by Omrania.   Urban mobility has become a central issue in Riyadh. The Saudi capital city’s explosive growth from 150,000 inhabitants in…

. Cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence are part of the Saudi National Industrial Strategy that is driving innovation in the Kingdom. Architecture, engineering and construction are among the many industries that will be affected by emerging technologies.   Since we published an article last year on how robotic construction is becoming reality in the Middle…

. Emerging AI tools combined with sensor networks are the backbone of ‘smart’ buildings. These rapidly advancing technologies enable building owners and operators to harness real-time and predictive data to enhance occupant comfort, improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline maintenance. Here’s why smart building technologies are becoming crucial to development in the Middle East.…

. It’s not just the tallest building in Riyadh. The PIF Tower is also a complex feat of urban planning, design and engineering that extends both below and above ground. Designed by a joint venture of Omrania and HOK, the tower provides world-class office space and amenities at the heart of the King Abdullah Financial…

. With shaded facades and daylit atria, the SEC Headquarters campus designed by Omrania welcomes employees to a state-of-the-art corporate facility that exemplifies the fusion of high-performance design and engineering with an emphasis on occupant health and wellness.   High-tech on the outside. Comfortable on the inside. Sustainable through and through. Welcome to the Saudi…

. Omrania’s award-winning design for KAFD Grand Mosque in Riyadh emerged in response to the surrounding urban fabric. Conceived as a 21st-century landmark —and the spiritual heart of the King Abdullah Financial District — the mosque offers a unified architectural experience from exterior to interior.   Mosques are well understood as spiritual spaces, but they…