Omrania
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Project • By Omrania • Transports
Arriyadh Western Metro Station
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’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 is home to a vegetable marketplace, and it embodies the culture of the city and creates real estate value at the same time.
Covering 112,500 square meters, the Western station is both an architectural masterpiece and a multifunctional transit and social hub. Its design draws inspiration from sand dunes along the southern border of Riyadh, expressed through undulating forms and striking three-way curved roofs and fa&ccedi... More
Project • By Omrania • Mosques
KAFD Grand Mosque
As the spiritual center of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, the design of the KAFD Grand Mosque reflects its modern context, the desert environment of Saudi Arabia, and the traditions of Islam.
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Since the foundation of Islam in the seventh century, mosque architecture has evolved to reflect various civic and sacred roles as well as cultural, technological, and environmental characteristics. Although the laws of Islam do not mandate the form of a mosque, many contemporary mosques borrow from traditional forms. Rather than looking to traditional forms, the KAFD Grand Mosque, designed by Omrania, looks to the tradition of innovation, pushing the limits of contemporary building technology just as the gr... More