. Following Omrania’s restructuring as a limited liability company, the Board of Directors held their first official meeting, laying the foundation for years of continued growth and success. The seven-member Board includes new independent members as well as company partners. On Thursday, 10 February 2022, Omrania’s new Board of Directors met for the first…
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Why Healthy Buildings Matter to Global Real Estate Investors — and to Architects
. A recent report seeks to quantify the extent to which global real estate investors are focusing on health and wellness as an investment strategy across office, residential, retail, and other building types. Reflecting the views of transnational industry groups with USD $5.75 trillion total assets under management, the report serves as an inspiration to…
Read MoreSmart Cities Need Culture and Community, Not Just Data
. Urban development can benefit tremendously from new information and computing technologies, but smart cities can underperform if they lack strong human and cultural connections. The advent of big data and massive computing power in the 21st century has inspired a wave of data-driven urban planning and “smart city” development. In some ways, the…
Read MoreFour Key Factors Will Shape the Future of the Saudi Hospitality Industry
. In discussing the future of the Saudi hospitality industry, Omrania’s Chief Interior Designer, Oleg Cosneanu, emphasizes the importance of four elements: local context, people, uniqueness, and Saudi Vision. When Oleg Cosneanu, Omrania’s Chief Interior Designer, was invited to participate in a prestigious panel discussion on the future of hospitality — as part of…
Read MoreAward Video Calls KAFD Grand Mosque “an architectural masterpiece”
. Omrania’s design for the Grand Mosque of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh is featured in a short video that highlights the balance of heritage and innovation. In December 2021, the KAFD Grand Mosque was selected as a winner of the third cycle of the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture.…
Read MoreStunning Views of PIF Tower to Close Out 2021
. As we prepare for a new year, we reflect on 2021 with gratitude for our extended community of clients, collaborators, and team members — and the talented photographers who allow our work to be shared across the globe. A great building is like a friend on the skyline. You see it over and…
Read MoreKAFD Grand Mosque Wins Abdullatif Al Fozan Award
. Omrania’s nature-inspired design for the KAFD Grand Mosque honored for its contemporary and contextual urban aspect. The Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture addresses new ideas for mosque design around the world. Among the innovative projects recognized in the award’s third cycle (2017–2020) is Omrania’s KAFD Grand Mosque, the spiritual heart of…
Read MoreOmrania Participates in Real Estate Development Summit Middle East 9th Edition
. Invited to speak at one of the region’s most important conferences on real estate and development, Omrania’s Chief Interior Designer, Oleg Cosneanu, offered insights on the future of the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia. “What is shaping the future of the hospitality industry?” Oleg Cosneanu, Chief Interior Designer at Omrania, addressed this question…
Read MorePIF Tower Wins Facade Engineering Excellence Award
. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), an international body in the field of tall buildings and sustainable design, presented Omrania with a 2021 Award of Excellence for “Best Tall Building Facade Engineering.” Omrania and HOK designed the 80-story commercial tower as the architectural anchor of the King Abdullah Financial District…
Read MoreHow to Grow a Forest in the Desert
. Plans for King Salman Park, the future largest urban park in the world, include planting an emerald-green forest of a million trees. Omrania is working with our client and collaborators to transform the former desert airport site into a lush urban forest. According to the project’s evolving design, the first step will be…
Read MoreToward a Green Future: the Story of Riyadh’s Salam Park
. A popular gathering place in the heart of Riyadh, Salam Park combines urban planning with landscape architecture and infrastructure engineering to create an inviting and sustainable urban oasis. The mixed-use, 25 ha green space offers visitors a variety of places for leisure and social activities or quiet reflection. Located within the historic center…
Read MoreHow the Granada Business Park Connects to Its Urban Surroundings
. Omrania designed the Granada Business Park to provide a desirable work environment and seamless connections to shopping, leisure, residential, and hospitality facilities as well as convenient transit and road systems. Granadia is a fast-growing community to the north of Riyadh’s historic center, easily accessible from both the city and the international airport. Omrania…
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