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FIRST PRIZE WINNER - 'OMRANIA LIMITED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION' - 2009

Competition launched in April 2009 and managed by Omrania & Associates - Riyadh, KSA

 

This high-end residential compound is located in the northwestern area of Riyadh, occupying a large four-street plot of approximately 83,000 m². The development comprises a main villa, three additional villas with annexes, a standalone diwaniyah complex, shared outdoor amenities including landscaped gardens and a swimming pool, as well as dedicated service zones and reserved plots for future expansion.

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The masterplan is structured around a clear spatial hierarchy, defined by the relationship between formal and family domains. These two zones are carefully separated yet interconnected, allowing for controlled transitions between private living spaces and areas dedicated to reception, gathering, and hospitality. The positioning of each building within the site is driven by these interactions, creating a coherent composition that balances privacy, accessibility, and landscape integration.

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Architecturally, the project is conceived as a monolithic mass that is carved, sliced, and articulated according to programmatic needs. This approach generates a layered material expression, combining a robust outer “skin” in local stone with a refined inner core expressed through polished marble. Each incision in the mass introduces key spatial elements—entrances, gardens, or shared functions—while reinforcing the dialogue between interior and exterior. ​​Wood-clad volumes are embedded within this composition to house service and communal areas, incorporating screened openings that address privacy, climate control, and light filtration.

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Material transitions are used deliberately to express spatial relationships: the outer stone layer mediates between the architecture and the landscape, while the inner marble core defines connections between internal spaces. Complementary shading systems, inspired by Najdi patterns, unify the composition—creating a cohesive architectural language that is both contextually grounded and highly distinctive.

 

 

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