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Marriott Diplomatic Quarter Hotel

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A Welcoming Oasis

Inspired by Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa, the hotel’s design takes cues from the layered strata that reflect the geology of the region. The guest experience is similar to a journey through the local landscape. The reception acts as a welcoming oasis, helping to orient guests through the use of natural elements. Like the wadis of the region, guests follow a path to their room that recalls the soft palette of the landscape through textures. A guest’s journey culminates in their arrival to their suite. The luxurious and understated bedrooms, with accents of semi-precious stones, recall the caverns that dot the region. Just as hermits, prophets, and philosophers sought these places for solitude, reflection, and enlightenment—these rooms offer guests a private, personal space to rest and reflect.

  • Client: Dur Hospitality
  • Size: 430,556 square feet
The Diplomatic Quarter Hotel offers a unique opportunity to create a structure that encapsulates the rich heritage of the region, local materials, environment, and culture in a modern expression.
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Journey Through Light
Like the wadis of the region, guests follow a path to their room that recalls the soft palette of the landscape through textures. In the corridors, the design takes advantage of the light and layered exterior by creating internal spaces that take advantage of the light reflected from the banded façade.
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The project is planned in a manner tying it to the layout of the city of Riyadh. Just as the city is nourished by the Wadi, the heart of the development is structured like an oasis to evoke the natural landscape.
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The luxurious and understated bedrooms with accents of semi-precious stones recall the caverns that dot the region. These rooms offer guests a private, personal space to rest and reflect.
Shifting Façade

Ribbons of shifting hues evoke the local landscape in a palette of stucco, timber, and stainless steel. The two elements create a micro-climate of shaded space that gives guests the ability to enjoy outdoor dining and recreational activities.

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