Saudi cities are preparing for an unprecedented urban transformation, redefining their features with an identity inspired by their cultural roots and local environment, after His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, launched the <a href="https://x" href=»https://x.»Map of Saudi Architecture, which presents 19 architectural styles inspired by the Kingdom's geographical and cultural diversity that combine originality and modernity, and contribute to improving the quality of life and enhancing the attractiveness of cities in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.

Cultural and geographical diversity

The »Map of Saudi Architecture gains its importance through its cultural and geographical diversity and will shape the long-term development of sustainable urban cities in harmony with their local nature.

The Map of Saudi Architecture

Saudi Architecture is an integrated urban concept that recognizes the authentic and diverse architecture in different regions of the Kingdom and promotes it through design guidelines that achieve a balance between originality and modernity, and contribute to providing contemporary architectural solutions that reflect the aesthetic and heritage values of the Kingdom, to develop a modern urban environment in the local character.

Saudi Architecture is an embodiment of God's blessings on the Kingdom. As an embodiment of urban identity, the map comes as one of the national projects that redefine the features of cities in the Kingdom, and the details of life within a contemporary architectural character based on people and place, to embody the national identity and the spirit of each region.

The map comes as one of the national projects that redefine the features of cities in the Kingdom.

19 architectural styles

<The map is based on 19 architectural styles that have been carefully selected to match the nature and culture of each region, forming an extension of the local environment and a mirror reflecting geographical and cultural diversity, and providing flexible options that meet a wide range of desires and suit different lifestyles, including Najdi architecture, northern Najdi architecture, Tabuk coastal architecture, Medina architecture, Medina countryside architecture Medina architecture, Medina countryside architecture, Hejazi coastal architecture, Taif architecture, Sarawat Mountains architecture, Asir desert architecture, Tihama foothills architecture, Tihama coastal architecture, Abha highlands architecture, Jar Farasan architecture, Bisha desert architecture, Najran architecture, Al Ahsa oasis architecture, Qatif architecture, East Coast architecture, and Eastern Najdi architecture.

3 main styles

The map is based on flexible design guidelines that are divided into three main styles: the traditional style that preserves the details of heritage architecture, the transitional style that blends authenticity and modernity, and the contemporary style that offers modern solutions inspired by local character.

The map is based on flexible design guidelines that are divided into three main styles. The Saudi Architecture Map is expected to have an economic, social and cultural impact, with an estimated contribution of more than 8 billion riyals to the cumulative GDP, providing more than 34,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2030, with an active role in supporting the tourism sector by offering unique cities with attractive architectural character.

The Saudi Architecture Map is expected to have an economic, social and cultural impact, with an estimated contribution of more than 8 billion riyals to the cumulative GDP, providing more than 34,000 direct and indirect job opportunities by 2030.

4 cities in the first phase

Saudi Architecture is launching its first phase in four major cities, Makkah, Al-Ahsa, Taif and Abha, as first models for the application of authentic architectural styles to be later generalized to the rest of the Kingdom. <As part of the implementation plan, the " Saudi Architecture relies on integrated partnerships with government agencies, real estate developers and engineering offices, and through the Saudi Architecture Support Center, offers engineering design and design review studios, in addition to training workshops to qualify national competencies in the fields of design and engineering Saudi architecture is an important tributary in strengthening the national identity and achieving sustainable development through the adoption of local building materials and design solutions that meet the requirements of the times, in addition to being a pillar to enrich the national culture and the artistic and creative scene, through cities that reflect the Kingdom's heritage and interact with its environmental character.

Balance between quality and sustainability

The design guidelines for Saudi architecture balance quality and sustainability without increasing construction costs, rely on flexible designs that do not impose costly restrictions, making them applicable to government, commercial and residential projects without burdening owners and developers, and enhance the attractiveness of cities through urban environments that are inspired by the local character. This is reflected positively on the national economy by increasing the number of visitors and tourists, stimulating tourism and hospitality-related sectors, stimulating economic growth, encouraging investment in cities in the Kingdom, and contributing to raising the cumulative GDP.

Developing Urban Identity

Saudi Architecture Map is an integrated national project to develop an urban identity, through architectural styles inspired by the culture of each region, and this initiative contributes to building sustainable cities that reflect the natural and cultural diversity of the Kingdom and improve the quality of life in accordance with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Saudi Architecture emphasizes the importance of building sustainable cities that reflect the natural and cultural diversity of the Kingdom and enhance the quality of life in accordance with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Saudi architecture emphasizes its role in promoting national identity within the urban landscape and achieving urban development in line with the requirements of the times, including providing an integrated living environment for residents and a rich experience for visitors that highlights the unique cultural and architectural heritage of the Kingdom, so that its cities are a living mirror of its values and ancient history.

This initiative contributes to building sustainable cities that reflect the natural and cultural diversity of the Kingdom and improve the quality of life in accordance with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.