Type: Offices and Mixed Use

Kingdom Center

  The tallest building in Saudi Arabia during the 2000s, the Kingdom center’s mixed-use tower exhibits a unique design chosen to symbolize the city of Riyadh: a simple elliptical tower topped with a curved opening where a 200-foot-long observatory bridge spans an inverted catenary arch. The striking triangular opening is visible from nearly all parts…

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Public Investment Fund (PIF) Tower

  Soaring 385 meters above the surrounding cityscape, the PIF Tower (formerly known as CMA Tower) is the centerpiece of the financial plaza of the King Abdullah Financial District. The iconic 80-story crystalline office tower, which was the result of a successful joint venture between Omrania and HOK , is currently the tallest building in…

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Waha Office Building

  While demonstrating a modern and strong visual appearance, the Waha Office Building in Riyadh – the new headquarters of Omrania & Associates – is more than simply a new workspace. The building symbolizes the company’s values of contextual, green, and functional design. Its eye-catching and energy-efficient facades make the building one of its kind…

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GOSI Office Park

  The GOSI Office Park is a unique mixed use development in Riyadh city.  It  has become a land mark in the city, as it offers contemporary architecture, attractive green spaces, flexible office space equipped with state-of-the-art communication technologies, as well as a location far from traffic congestion. GOSI Office Park. Video Credits: Video Footage:…

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GCC Headquarters

  In designing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) headquarters complex in Riyadh, Omrania faced a familiar challenge: How to honor Islamic architecture through a modern vocabulary that transcends tradition. Equally paramount was the Council’s charter to support “common characteristics and similar systems founded on the creed of Islam.” In keeping with the project’s lofty ideals…

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Saudi Agricultural Bank Headquarters

  The distinctive headquarters of the Saudi Agricultural Bank in Riyadh certainly catches the eye.  The ten-storey high building was sympathetically designed to blend in with its context, while offering a unique structure that is the only one like it in the Capital.  The sleek, streamlined building also features a number of climatic design solutions.…

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GOSI Headquarters

  The GOSI Headquarters was developed over two phases with a time span of ten years between phases. In 1973, Omrania was the winning laureate of a limited Design competition. The company was subsequently commissioned by the Client – the General Organization for Social Insurance – to design and supervise the construction of a new…

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NCCI Headquarters

  The twin triangular towers with rose-colored granite cladding and turquoise glazing, have become a recognized aesthetic landmark in Riyadh.   This is the corporate headquarters building for the National Company for Cooperative Insurance (NCCI), also known as Abraj Atta’Awuneya. The complex occupies a prominent 9,000 m2 site on King Fahd road, and comprises of…

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Saudi Electricity Company Headquarters

  Representing a novel and custom approach to Sustainable design and construction, the new Saudi Electricity Company Headquarters is intended to become a groundbreaking landmark in the evolution of Riyadh’s Architectural story. Omrania & Associates has developed a strategy that addresses the priorities and long term challenges that the Saudi Electrical Company as sole providers…

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Saudi Hollandi Bank DQ

Project Brief  In 1985, Omrania were commissioned by the AlSaudi AlHollandi Bank to design a branch premises to be sited on a 5,000 m2 strategically located site in the centre of the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.  Omrania were subsequently commissioned to supervise the construction of the building on site. The distinctive building shape is a…

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Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Fund Headquarters

Project Brief  A distinct new green building that saves on energy operating costs and boosts the corporate identity of ADRPBF. The smooth building envelope comprises elegant multi-layered / multi treatment facades.  The building’s heterogeneous look is far away from dull.  Most openings consist of two layers: An array of fins that serve as anti-sun screen…

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Oval Business Center

Project Brief  The Oval Business Center is anything but ordinary, it is an outstanding double curved office building that makes a bold urban statement in the heart of Riyadh.  The 7 floor building has a flowing, smooth, and clean form.  Its volume effortlessly flows along the urban fabric. The bulk of its walls facing the…

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