DESIGNED BY WORLD CLASS ARCHITECTS

Reshaping Riyadh’s skyline and elevating urban design

AWARD-WINNING
ARCHITECTURE

Good Design Award

World Architecture Festival

International Architecture Awards

Leed Platinum Certification

SmartScore Platinum

Al WADI

Designed by the region's deserts valleys, the Wadi is an open public space designed for pop-up activations and unique retail offerings. Lying 5.5 meters below street level, The naturally cool airflow attracts passersby and participants.

KAFD GRAND MOSQUE

Design: Omrania & Associates

Awards:

• Winner of the Religious Architecture Prize. International Architecture Awards, 2020

• Winner of the Mosque Architecture. Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture, 2021

• Winner of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, 2024

Located in the midst of KAFD’s skyscrapers, our Grand Mosque was inspired by the desert rose native to the Arabian Peninsula. As a result, the mosque has a unique geometric structure with no columns holding up the roof. When viewed from ground level, it appears to burst from the earth and pierce the landscape, while the roof resembles a rose in full bloom when viewed from the top of the surrounding skyscrapers. On the sides, the building, which can accommodate over 1,400 worshippers, are two sculpted 60m minarets. At the same time, the interiors maintain the connection to the dominant triangular designs used throughout KAFD with triangular windows and ceiling.

PIF TOWER

Design: HOK in collaboration with Omrania & Associates

Awards:Best Commercial High-Rise Architecture. International Property Awards, 2016

Inspired by the crystals found in the wadis of Saudi Arabia, at 385m, the PIF Tower is the tallest building in Riyadh. Designed with sustainability embedded into its functionality, the tower’s transparency creates an internal openness allowing natural light to flow inside the workspaces while a high-performance solar control system moderates the intense light and heat. External layers of fins, gantries and perforated panels provide shade, amplifying the thermal efficiency of the triple-pane unitized glazing. Together, these devices minimize solar gain and allow internal cooling loads, reducing HVAC requirements. Electrical energy is reclaimed through a photovoltaic array installation on the tower's roof.

KAFD CONFERENCE CENTER

Design: SOM

Awards:LEED Gold certification

The distinct KAFD Conference Center was designed in keeping with Saudi Arabia’s desert landscape. Defined by its bold structure, it features an organic faceted profile that connects the building to the surrounding terrain. As one of the largest conference centers in Riyadh with an area encompassing 28,000 sqm, this state-of-the-art column-free building contains multi-purpose venues including a 600-seat auditorium with full lecture and cinema support, a banquet hall, multiple executive boardrooms, several outdoor plazas and striking vertical gardens. Blending functionality with aesthetic excellence, the KAFD Conference Center is both a visual marvel and a seamless extension of the angular desert landscape.

THE FINANCIAL PLAZA

Design: Henning Larsen Architects

Defined by six of the tallest and most iconic towers in the district, including the tallest skyscraper in Riyadh, the Financial Plaza occupies 430,000 sqm of state-of-the-art office space. At the ground level, the Plaza’s four enormous fans constitute the recognizable signature feature. In keeping with its name, the plaza is reserved for financial institutions including banks and funds, and offers occupants and visitors exclusive dining and retail options, as well as a designated area for networking.

KAFD Metro Station

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the station has earned LEED Gold certification, exemplifying a sustainability-forward, human-centered design that supports Saudi Vision 2030.

The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station stands as one of Riyadh’s largest metro hubs, delivering direct connections to the city’s premier economic zones and signaling a decisive shift toward sustainable urban mobility. Opened in 2024, the station serves over 100,000 users daily, advancing reduced car dependency and lower carbon emissions. It intersects three major lines, representing roughly 50% of the metro network, thereby establishing KAFD as one of the Kingdom’s most accessible business districts. Functioning as an integrated transportation center, the station seamlessly links the metro with buses, shuttle services, and pedestrian walkways to provide a smooth, convenient, and efficient commuting experience.

KAFD Community Park

KAFD Community Park is a public destination crafted to elevate quality of life and promote healthy lifestyles by offering sustainable green spaces within an integrated urban environment at the heart of the financial district. Located between Buildings 1.13 and 3.03, the park features a diverse array of facilities and open spaces that foster community interaction and advance urban well-being. It contributes to a healthier urban environment by reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and creating cooler, more sustainable outdoor spaces. The park aspires to achieve SITES Gold certification through a comprehensive suite of sustainability solutions, including up to 85% reductions in lighting energy use via high-efficiency technologies, coupled with natural shading strategies and biological rainwater treatment systems. These initiatives aim to establish a leading standard for urban sustainability in Riyadh while enhancing comfort for occupants and visitors.