Let me explain
Run by Malcolm Reading Consultants, the competition shortlisted five teams that developed concepts over eleven weeks: Aedas, AtkinsRéalis, JSWD, Mesura and ZHA. The winning design takes its cue from the Tuwaiq mountains: a sculpted form cut through by a valley that becomes a green spine, with oasis-like terrace gardens, its geometry and texture alluding to the adobe buildings of Diriyah and At-Turaif. JSWD's team includes schlaich bergermann partner (structure), Buro Happold (MEP and sustainability), priedemann (facade), Licht Kunst Licht (lighting), LAND (landscape), NAME Architecture (interiors), JLL (cost) and Egis | Omrania (architect of record). Next come concept design, studies and approvals (RIYMAR Real Estate; Malcolm Reading Consultants).