Riyadh: Saudi real estate developer Riymar Real Estate has selected German architecture firm JSWD to design Riymar Towers, a major new project planned in the heart of Riyadh.The proposed development will feature two distinctive towers near King Fahd Road and Olaya Street, close to Riyadh Gallery and a metro station.According to the project details, the development is planned to cover approximately 150,000 square metres of built-up space, bringing together residential apartments, offices, a four-star hotel, shops and other leisure facilities.The towers will feature green terraces and landscaped spaces inspired by Saudi Arabia’s Tuwaiq Mountains, while their architectural style will also reflect the historic buildings of Diriyah.JSWD was selected after an international design competition involving five leading architecture firms, including Aedas, AtkinsRéalis, Mesura and Zaha Hadid Architects.The project is being developed through a real estate investment fund managed by Tatimah Capital. Following the competition, JSWD will work with Riymar Real Estate to develop the initial design and undertake further technical studies.The project is currently at the design stage. Construction has not been confirmed as started, and the final tower heights, investment cost and completion date have not yet been officially announced.
