Major contract awarded for Diriyah Boulevard District
Omrania’s scope of work includes concept design, schematic design, detailed design and construction supervision
Diriyah Company has awarded a contract worth US $114mn to Omrania, a subsidiary of Egis Group, for its Boulevard District project. Omrania will be responsible for the provision of architectural, construction and design services.
As a multi-disciplinary consultant, Omrania will apply its strong expertise across three community areas in the flagship Boulevard District. The neighbourhood aims to become a major focal point for the $63.2bn Diriyah project and provide connectivity across multiple areas within the development’s comprehensive master plans.
Announcing the contract award, Group CEO, Jerry Inzerillo said, “Diriyah Company is delighted to have selected Omrania, one of Saudi Arabia’s most innovative and forward-thinking architecture and engineering firms, for this project. Their contemporary designs have significantly shaped Riyadh’s skyline, exemplified by iconic structures like the Kingdom Center. We look forward to leveraging their exceptional expertise to create vibrant communities in The City of Earth, establishing a new destination for people to live, work, and play.”
Alaa AbuSiam, Regional CEO, Egis Middle East & South Asia added: “We are proud to have been given this opportunity to contribute towards the architecture and design of a high-profile, sustainable community within one of Saudi Arabia, and the world’s, most exciting and dynamic urban development projects. As a Saudi company, Omrania is looking forward to applying their expertise in designing places that will inspire future generations while preserving the essence of Saudi Arabia’s architectural heritage.”
Omrania’s scope of work includes concept design, schematic design, detailed design and construction supervision within these key community zones.
