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Aerial view of LIWAN Najd in Riyadh, showing a mixed-use community of residential, retail, hospitality, and public spaces connected by landscaped streets and courtyards.

LIWAN Najd

Designing a New Rhythm for Riyadh

Project Location

Riyadh, KSA

Area

151,000 SM

Client

LIWAN

Services

Architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture

Nestled within Riyadh’s Granada District, LIWAN Najd invites residents and visitors into a vibrant mixed-use community where more than 2,500 homes are thoughtfully woven together with hospitality, workplace, retail, and F&B experiences. At the center, a lush wadi meanders through the development, linking destinations and defining the public realm with a unique landscape character. Here, architecture, landscape, and interiors converge to shape a contemporary Saudi community rooted in connectivity, comfort, and an unmistakable sense of place.

Three Disciplines, One Identity

LIWAN Najd unfolds through three distinct yet interconnected design lenses. Architecture defines the urban character, setting the stage for daily life. Landscape weaves structure and movement throughout the community, guiding residents along shaded paths and vibrant gathering spaces. Interiors extend this identity into every room, inviting people to experience a sense of belonging and continuity. Together, these elements create a unified design language that resonates in every corner of the development.



Three Disciplines, One Identity

01
Architecture

A Contemporary Riyadh Identity

Drawing from the vibrant spirit of Riyadh, the architecture weaves together contemporary urban life and local heritage. Tall buildings rise along the central wadi, shaping a lively corridor filled with retail, cafés, and public spaces that invite gathering and exploration. Residential towers and villas step back to form peaceful enclaves, offering privacy and quiet away from the bustling heart. Each building expresses the character of the region through balanced forms, simple silhouettes, and the interplay of light and shadow in shaded courtyards and climate-responsive details. The master plan brings together a hotel, offices, retail and dining, a mosque, school, and medical center, creating a complete community shaped by place.

Aerial view of LIWAN Najd in Riyadh, showing mixed-use buildings arranged around a central landscaped wadi, with residential towers, active ground floors, and surrounding streets.
Aerial view of the mosque at LIWAN Najd in Riyadh. Archways designed in a contemporary Saudi architectural language with light tan rendering building structures
02
Interior Design

Designed for Saudi Living

Rooted in the rhythms of daily life in Riyadh, the interior design invites residents and guests to connect, celebrate, and feel at home. Each residence is thoughtfully planned to respect privacy and Saudi hospitality traditions. Throughout apartments, villas, and shared amenities, natural materials such as wood, stone, metal, and textiles blend with subtle nods to Najdi craftsmanship, weaving local heritage into every detail.

Interior reception at LIWAN Najd in Riyadh, featuring stone and textured wall finishes, custom joinery, sculptural lighting, artwork, and a neutral material palette.
Bedroom interior at LIWAN Najd in Riyadh, featuring a neutral palette, timber flooring, integrated bedside joinery, soft layered lighting, and full-height windows overlooking the city.
03
Landscape

The Wadi at the Heart of the Community

A central wadi forms the heart of the landscape, weaving together residential neighborhoods, hospitality destinations, retail, and public spaces along a seamless pedestrian network. As you move along its path, vibrant play areas, fitness zones, sports courts, and family gathering spaces unfold beside tranquil gardens, water features, and shaded seating. Residential courtyards and lush planted edges create moments of privacy, inviting daily life to spill outdoors and connect with the community.

Street-level view of LIWAN Najd in Riyadh, showing the wadi-side public realm with landscaped pedestrian paths, water features, outdoor dining, retail frontages, and the mosque and minaret beyond.
Street-level view of LIWAN Najd in Riyadh, where dense planting, trees, and layered greenery soften the base of the towers, provide shade along pedestrian routes, and create a more comfortable transition between the buildings and public realm

Award

2026 International Architecture Awards

The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies

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