Situated only 25Km south-wet of Riyadh, the King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) sustainable city will be the new home to the burgeoning clean energy sector in the kingdom. The site includes commercial, academic and research facilities for the nuclear and renewable energy industries and associated sciences. As, in part, a demonstration…
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In an era of revived interest in downtown and car-less transit, Arriyadh Metro Western Station is much more than a place to board a train. Omrania & Associates’s goal was to design an intermodal transit hub that appeals to non-transit users. This new iconic nexus links buses and the city’s light rail system, it…
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A landmark within a ‘forest’ of skyscrapers, the building represents the spiritual centre of the Master Plan and serves as the Juma’ah (Friday) mosque for the visitors and residents of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD); an all-new mixed-use district in Riyadh. The inspiration and basis for the unique geometry of the mosque is…
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As physical containers for the society’s shared knowledge, King Abdulaziz Library and Auditorium buildings have shouldered an enormous responsibility. Beyond merely serving as archives and a lecture hall, the two buildings are designed to inspire. Housed in architecturally elegant structures, these two places celebrate human achievement with awesome environments. The two buildings are part…
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Project Brief The design objective and philosophy for the proposed Celebration Palace is to create both an urban environment and a building with a contemporary architectural expression and a deep urban sensibility rooted in local cultural and historic significance. The proposed design recognizes the symbolic importance of the DQ Celebration Palace, and its architectural character,…
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Project Brief In preparation for the Asian Olympics in Qatar in 2006, Omrania was commissioned to provide project management, full design, and site supervision for the development of a number of facilities within Al Rayyan, Al Ittihad & Qatar Sports Clubs. The highlight of these facilities were three pool complexes. These featured light weight roofs…
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Project Brief The building is an innovative display of the Ministry’s work and aspirations in the provision of essential water and energy services within the harsh desert environment of Saudi Arabia. The world-class exhibition takes visitors across the arrow of time, and provides examples on best practices in terms of sustainable energy and water usage.…
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Project Brief Located in the scenic mountainous region of Asir in Western Saudi Arabia, this complex engages in an interesting dialogue with the rich spectrum of local architectural styles. Where buildings flair is determined by their position (altitude) on the mountain range, typologies vary from adobe construction at the lower foot hills to a…
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Situated on the edge of the UNESCO historic Diriyah (Capital of the First Saudi State), the design of this unique complex is inspired by the ruins of the old city and its impressive network of defensive walls. The design involves a series of heavy walls that rise out of the ground and contrast…
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Project Brief Inspired by the dynamic undulating sand dunes of the Arabian landscape and its geology, the iconic building aims to shine in the world’s skyline as a landmark for Culture, yet being site specific and rooted in the Saudi Arabian Culture and history. Creating an icon of quality and sustainability, the project also wishes…
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