Commercial Interior Design

Commercial Interior Design serves as a premier print and digital B2B resource for the design community in the region. Celebrating its 18th year, this platform offers a wealth of content including news articles, interviews, case studies, and market insights. It has become the go-to publication for those interested in interior design, particularly in the commercial and contract areas. This publication is a vital source of creativity, inspiration, and information on products and projects for industry professionals, such as interior designers, fit-out companies, specifiers, suppliers, and developers in both private and public sectors throughout the Middle East. CommercialInteriorDesign.com is part of the ITP Media Group.

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Echoes of Najd: Crafting Bab Samhan in Diriyah

1 week ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

In conversation with Commercial Interior Design, Andrea Marenco — lead architect and founder of Andrea Marenco Architecture s.r.l (AMA) — offers a closer look at the design philosophy behind the project. With every arch, alley, and shaded threshold, Bab Samhan invites guests to step into a story — one built not just to reflect history, but to live within it.
The Kingdom in colour: Designing Saudi’s cultural palette

2 weeks ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

From sun-baked tones drawn from natural materials to modern, light-responsive finishes that shift with movement and mood, each hue carries a sense of story and symbolism. Designers and developers are using colour to express something unmistakably Saudi, yet universally understood. These are the colours of the Kingdom — not just seen, but felt.
A Saudi brand with a global eye: Guthmi weaves elegance into interiors

3 weeks ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

Inspired by the bold ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, Guthmi collection captures the essence of progress, identity and innovation. It introduces a range of performance fabrics engineered for durability, safety and sustainable application across hotels, residences and public interiors. The focus is on performance, safety and environmental responsibility — elements that are becoming central to specification requirements across commercial interiors in the region.
Now hiring: 6 job vacancies in Saudi’s design and architecture sector - Commercial Interior Design

3 weeks ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

Standout opportunities include Golf Saudi’s search for a golf design architect, Majid Al Futtaim’s retail-focused design role, and leadership positions at SJ Group and Pace. With both entry-level and senior-level openings — from Tamheer trainees to lead architects — the market offers a broad entry point into projects that align with Vision 2030’s creative infrastructure.
The Lighthouse finds its Saudi voice through local lines and layers

4 weeks ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

Designed by London-based Archer Humphryes Architects, the Riyadh venue applies a contextual approach that aligns with both local architecture and brand identity. The firm, whose portfolio includes Koko in Camden and the Peninsula London, introduced materials and spatial elements rooted in durability and tactility. Wood and lava stone are used throughout the space, selected for their material integrity and textural qualities.
Now hiring: 5 job vacancies in Saudi’s design and architecture sector - Commercial Interior Design

1 month ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

From WSP’s call for a Saudi national architect inspector to Parsons’ need for a fit-out and FF&E lead, companies are recruiting individuals who can translate creative vision into delivery-ready solutions. As Saudi Arabia’s design priorities evolve under Vision 2030, these opportunities reflect a market that values innovation, coordination, and execution at every scale.
Fasten your seatbelts: Riyadh Air’s interiors are ready for departure

1 month ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

In conversation with PriestmanGoode’s director Ben Rowan and project manager lead, Charlie McBride, we explore how Riyadh Air’s Business Class became a vehicle for identity, innovation, and experience, at once grounded in place and built for altitude. Designing the interiors for Riyadh Air began not with a brand book or a legacy identity, but with a completely blank slate — a rare opportunity in aviation design.
This week in Saudi: From Red Sea rhythms to desert stillness

1 month ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

Both projects prioritise silence over spectacle, creating spaces that reflect Saudi Arabia’s growing appetite for meaningful, context-driven design, where luxury is measured not by opulence but by authenticity, storytelling, and deep connection to the land. Baheej Tourism Development Company has unveiled plans for a 34-room boutique wellness resort in Yanbu, reinforcing its mission to develop culturally rooted tourism assets along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
Time etched in Earth: Designing the Chedi Hegra

1 month ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

The result is not just a resort, but a quiet study in restraint, resonance, and architectural listening. Boje recalls being invited by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to take part in an international design competition for The Chedi Hegra. It was a high-stakes brief, attracting some of the world’s most established architectural firms; each, according to Boje, vying to leave their mark on one of Saudi Arabia’s most storied landscapes.
Eight resorts, one coastline: AMAALA’s first chapter is ready

1 month ago | commercialinteriordesign.com | Safa Hassan

The eight resorts comprising of AMAALA’s Phase One, expected to welcome guests from Q4 2025, were developed in collaboration with globally recognised architectural and interior design firms. These include Foster + Partners, U+A, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV), Studio Carter, and John Heah. Each was tasked with embedding sustainability principles and regional cultural references into their design strategies, ensuring a site-responsive and purpose-built luxury environment.