Located on the outskirts of Riyadh within the valley of neighbouring natural desert canyons, the waterpark is set to be the largest in the world. The interior design concept draws inspiration from elements of the local fauna and flora, and the vernacular Saudi architecture, such as the Dir’iyah Unesco World Heritage site, characterized by its mud-brick architecture and triangular cut-outs through the walls, or even the hand painted doors covered in colorful geometric patterns. The program of the park includes the interior design development for all front of house areas: ticketing areas, towel rental, VIP Entrances, guest services, Retails, Washrooms, F&Bs, Prayer rooms, First Aid and Cabanas.
Each zone of the park follows its own color palette, yet maintaining an overall design line that binds it all together, notably through the use of textured polished plaster on the walls, which blends with the architecture and the design intent inspired from the local mud-brick architecture. Rough sawn wood beams and antique stained wood furniture shadow the overall mood of the park, while palm leaf reeds details on ceiling coverings and walls, called Areesh architecture, as well as Asir Province-inspired painted walls bestow a local identity to the spaces, immersing the customers into the national culture.
While keeping a strong focus on the functionality of the spaces and the performance of the materials for the high traffic, climate and chemical exposure conditions, with a sustainable aspect in mind, the chosen materials and textures maintain an artisanal or man-made aspect to conform with the theming of the spaces.
Theme Park Resort
Located on the outskirts of Riyadh within the valley of neighbouring natural desert canyons, the waterpark is set to be the largest in the world. The interior design concept draws inspiration from elements of the local fauna and flora, and the vernacular Saudi architecture, such as the Dir’iyah Unesco World Heritage site, characterized by its mud-brick architecture and triangular cut-outs through the walls, or even the hand painted doors covered in colorful geometric patterns. The program of the park includes the interior design development for all front of house areas: ticketing areas, towel rental, VIP Entrances, guest services, Retails, Washrooms, F&Bs, Prayer rooms, First Aid and Cabanas.
Each zone of the park follows its own color palette, yet maintaining an overall design line that binds it all together, notably through the use of textured polished plaster on the walls, which blends with the architecture and the design intent inspired from the local mud-brick architecture. Rough sawn wood beams and antique stained wood furniture shadow the overall mood of the park, while palm leaf reeds details on ceiling coverings and walls, called Areesh architecture, as well as Asir Province-inspired painted walls bestow a local identity to the spaces, immersing the customers into the national culture.
While keeping a strong focus on the functionality of the spaces and the performance of the materials for the high traffic, climate and chemical exposure conditions, with a sustainable aspect in mind, the chosen materials and textures maintain an artisanal or man-made aspect to conform with the theming of the spaces.