Holmes Wood deliver placemaking strategy for Abdullah Al-Othaim Investment Company’s newest project Konoz ​“Box of Treasures” in Riyadh

Holmes Wood are delighted to see the launch of the Abdullah Al-Othaim Investment Company’s newest project Konoz ​“Box of Treasures” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Holmes Wood worked on placemaking strategy for Konoz, establishing and applying a set of principles that sought to shape the identity of the new development. Their strategic approach saw them identify opportunities and locations for architecture, landscape, lighting, events programming, art and digital that together would create both a quality visitor experience and commercial value for the Abdullah Al Othaim Development Authority.

The "Konoz" development includes 50,000 square meters of state-of-the-art commercial office spaces and a 20,000 square meter entertainment city aimed at supporting Riyadh’s thriving tourism and entertainment industry. In addition to its commercial spaces, the ​“Konoz” project features 15,000 square meters of green areas, parking for 5,500 vehicles, a 120,000 square meter commercial center, a world-class a luxury hotel with 250 rooms, 120 serviced residential apartments, and an additional 135,000 square meter residential apartment complex which includes 700 apartments.

The project’s name, inspired by the diverse array of gemstones, embodies the visual and architectural representation of gemstones in its various zones.