New RIYMAR Towers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

New RIYMAR Towers in Riyadh, KSA

11 November 2026

Architecture: JSWD

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Images: JSWD / PlayTime

RIYMAR Real Estate announced that leading German studio JSWD has won its international invitation competition to select an outstanding architect-led team to design an exemplary new landmark for Riyadh.

RIYMAR Towers will be Riyadh’s new in-demand address and the jewel in RIYMAR Real Estate’s investment portfolio. The site is at the heart of the capital – benefiting from the exceptional connectivity of King Fahd Road and Olaya Street, and a nearby metro station.

JSWD’s winning concept impressed RIYMAR Real Estate with its contemporary and ambitious form that takes inspiration from the dramatic Tuwaiq mountains and from Riyadh’s vernacular traditions. The carved vertical forms reference ancient geological forms – juxtaposed with oasis-like terrace gardens – and, through their geometry and material texture, allude to historic Diriyah, the birthplace of modern Saudi Arabia.

The development will contribute to Riyadh’s sweeping transformation under Vision 2030, encouraging culture, hospitality and tourism; increasing homeownership for Saudis; and transforming the capital into a world-leading city.

RIYMAR Towers are located next to the popular Riyadh Gallery complex, also owned by RIYMAR.

JSWD was selected to design RIYMAR Towers through an international competition organised by architect search and selection specialists, Malcolm Reading Consultants, on behalf of RIYMAR. Following an invited call for submissions, five studios were selected to present initial concept designs developed over an eleven-week period.

The five shortlisted teams were led by the following firms (in alphabetical order):
Aedas (UAE); AtkinsRéalis (UAE); JSWD (Germany); Mesura (Spain); and ZHA Architects (UK).

Dr. Bassam Boodai, Chief Executive Officer of RIYMAR Real Estate, said:
‘Choosing a winner of our international architectural competition is a major milestone for RIYMAR Real Estate.
JSWD have embraced our ambitions for RIYMAR Towers – a distinctive landmark connected to Riyadh’s story and identity.

All five finalists brought energy and creativity to the competition, for which we are very grateful. Now, we look forward to working with JSWD to develop the concept design and create a spectacular new development for future generations.’

Malcolm Reading lvo, Competition Director, Malcolm Reading Consultants, said:
‘We are grateful to all the shortlisted teams for their hard work and their creativity.
We searched globally for the best talent for RIYMAR’s landmark initiative and the JSWD team rose to RIYMAR’s ambitions.’

New RIYMAR Towers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Building Information

Architects: JSWD – Saudi Arabia

Landscape Design: LAND
InteriorDesign: NAME Architecture
Structural Design: schlaich bergermann partner
MEP & Sustainability: Buro Happold
Cost Consultancy: JLL
Architect of Record: Egis | Omrania
Façade Consultancy: priedemann
Lighting Design: Licht Kunst Licht

JSWD

Founded in 2000 in Cologne, JSWD has developed into an internationally active practice with offices in Cologne, Berlin, Tampa/USA, Vienna and Barcelona. Today, the studio across a wide range of scales and typologies in an interdisciplinary environment.

Starting from the organisation of public space, JSWD develops sustainable urban districts and architectural concepts through to detailed design and interior architecture. Their work is defined by a close synthesis of form, function and material, creating clear spatial hierarchies the client’s vision and project specific ambitions.

JSWD is consistently recognised for design excellence and architectural quality across Germany and internationally. The practice has received multiple German Design Awards, as the International Architecture Award (Chicago Athenaeum). Recent recognitions include awards for Neuer Kanzlerplatz in Bonn and nominations and finalist placements for The Icon Vienna.

Renders: JSWD / PlayTime

New RIYMAR Towers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia images / information received 111126

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.