Private Villa, Al Rawdah District, Riyadh, KSA

Architectural design of a private residential villa in Riyadh on a 260 m² plot, comprising four levels: basement, ground floor, first floor and roof annex. The project was a major challenge because of the unusually small plot, so the architectural concept was built around making the most of the built-up area while delivering a distinctive architectural design — and the work was completed to the highest standard.

• Location Riyadh • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Plot Area 260 m²
• Total Built-Up Area 720 m²
• Delivery Date August 2028 (expected)
• Client / Developer Private Client
• Project Type Residential

• Development of the Integrated LDC Engineering Design
• Architectural Design
• Civil & Structural Design
• Electrical & Mechanical Design
• Preliminary Engineering Studies
• Construction Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
• Cost Estimates & Quantity Take-Off
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Detailed Design & Technical Advisory Support
• Building Permit
• Sole Lead Engineering Consultant

The Project's Engineering Challenges

1. 01 Designing on a plot that is unusually small for a private villa.
2. 02 Maximizing the built-up area without compromising the quality of spaces, natural light and ventilation.
3. 03 Creating a distinctive architectural identity for façades of limited size.

The Engineering Solutions Adopted

1. 01 A carefully planned vertical distribution of functions over four levels that raises the built-up area to about three times the plot area.
2. 02 Flexible multipurpose spaces, using the basement and roof annex for services and support activities.
3. 03 Façades with a distinctive architectural composition that give the villa a strong visual presence despite its small size.