Architectural conceptGovernment · Riyadh · 2026

Salmani Government Headquarters

A six-storey headquarters with a basement, about 24,000 m², in the Salmani style: honed limestone and columns on a symmetrical axis with a reflecting pool before the entrance. Inside, a visitor hall of about 1,200 m² with clear wayfinding, a majlis for senior guests and a 40-seat board room.

A concept designed by Arab Creators, not a built project.

Exterior and site

Government building in light stone with columns on a symmetrical axis and a reflecting pool — **Main facade and reflecting pool** Salmani Government Headquarters · Architectural concept

The headquarters lit at dusk, reflected in the pool — **At dusk** Salmani Government Headquarters · Architectural concept

Interiors

Large double-height visitor hall with light marble and waiting seats — **Visitor hall** Salmani Government Headquarters · Architectural concept

Majlis with Saudi seating, a carved stone wall and a chandelier — **Senior guests majlis** Salmani Government Headquarters · Architectural concept

Board room with a long table, walnut panelling and daylight — **Board room** Salmani Government Headquarters · Architectural concept

Details

Stone facade detail with vertical openings and Salmani reliefs — **Facade detail** Salmani Government Headquarters · Architectural concept

Materials and details

Honed limestone, facades and columns
Light marble, visitor hall
Walnut, majlis and halls
Matt brass details and lighting

Design idea

The Salmani style for a government building: a symmetrical axis, stone columns and a reflecting pool before the entrance that give the building its dignity. Inside, visitors come first: one large hall with clear wayfinding instead of long corridors.

Programme

Six floors and a basement, about 24,000 m²: a visitor hall of about 1,200 m² on the ground floor, a majlis for senior guests, a 40-seat board room, open and closed offices above, and basement parking.

Build and upkeep

The limestone is cladding on a concrete frame with mechanical fixings, and the reflecting pool needs water treatment and full waterproofing. Government buildings need security systems and separate entrances for staff, visitors and senior guests from the start of design.

How we apply it to your project

We adapt the idea to your plot, the municipal requirements and the Saudi Architecture guidelines for your site, then deliver architectural, structural and MEP drawings. Our published rates: architectural design 35 SAR per m², structural 15, MEP 15 and 350 SAR per 3D view, excluding VAT. Worked examples in villa design cost.

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