Riyadh

Gensler’s Riyadh office is at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious transformation programs. Building on nearly two decades of experience in the Kingdom and expanding our local presence since opening in Riyadh, we partner with public and private-sector clients to help shape the capital’s future through workplaces, mixed-use destinations, cultural developments, and large-scale urban initiatives. From Vision 2030 priorities to next-generation districts and communities, our work supports Riyadh’s rapid evolution while creating places that inspire people.

Awards and Recognition

News

[FPO] id50 2025 – Insights from the Gensler Middle East Team

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[FPO] Gensler Unveils Innovative Workplace Destination in Riyadh

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[FPO] Gensler’s Riyadh Masterpiece: An “Orchestra of Impressions”

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Selected Projects

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1364 Lifestyle Center

Located in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, 1364 Lifestyle Center sets a new benchmark for retail and lifestyle, with sculpted architecture creating exceptional experiences at every turn.

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Confidential Financial Services Regional Headquarters

Designed to unite a diverse region, this headquarters blends community, technology, and flexibility to create a workplace built for the future.

What’s Shaping Our Work

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Design Forecast 2026, Geo-Trends: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a large-scale transformation driven by Vision 2030, with major investment in mega-projects, infrastructure, sports, hospitality, technology, and urban development. The piece highlights how these forces are creating significant opportunities in real estate, workplace, entertainment, housing, and data center development.

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[FPO] Resilience by Design

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[FPO] Global Workplace Survey 2026: How AI Is Reshaping Work and the Workplace

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[FPO] Reenvisioning Retail Centres: Lessons From China for the Middle East

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Office Managing Directors

[FPO] Todd Pilgreen

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Tariq Shaikh

Tariq Shaikh is a Principal and Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Middle East offices, leading the delivery of transformative projects across the GCC. With more than 30 years of experience, he is recognized for shaping complex destinations, communities, and mixed-use developments.

Regional and Office Leadership

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Theresa Sheils

Theresa is Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s Asia Pacific and Middle East region, where she leads complex projects and client relationships. Previously, she spent 28 years in Gensler’s Washington, D.C. office, working on some of the firm’s most complex international architecture and interior design projects.

Carlos Gerhard

Carlos is a Principal and Design Director in Gensler’s Riyadh office, bringing over 30 years of architectural experience. His expertise spans mixed-use, commercial office, headquarters, cultural, hospitality, and large-scale master planning projects across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Raj Patel

Raj Patel is a registered architect whose experience across cultures shapes his design approach. He blends traditional and modern architecture to create contemporary designs that respond to their cultural and contextual settings.

[FPO] Ryan Waltke

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[FPO] José Fainé

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Diane Thorsen

Diane is a Principal, Design Director, and global leader of Gensler's Hospitality practice, based in Dubai. With more than 30 years of experience, she creates human-centred hospitality, residential, workplace, healthcare, and mixed-use environments shaped by culture, craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of the guest experience.

Life at Gensler

In Riyadh, our teams work across cultures, disciplines, and scales to help shape the next chapter for the country and the Middle East.

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Join the Team

We’re looking for talented designers, architects, strategists, and thinkers wanting to make an impact.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of Riyadh and beyond.

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FAQ

What kind of work does Gensler Riyadh lead?

Gensler Riyadh works across workplace, mixed-use, hospitality, lifestyle, cultural, and urban-scale projects. The office supports clients shaping new districts, destinations, and environments that respond to Saudi Arabia’s rapid growth and evolving expectations.

How does Gensler Riyadh bring local insight into its work?

Our Riyadh team combines on-the-ground market knowledge with Gensler’s global design network. This helps clients create places that reflect local culture, climate, business needs, and the ambitions shaping the Kingdom’s built environment.

Why do clients choose Gensler Riyadh?

Clients work with Gensler Riyadh for its ability to connect strategy, design, and delivery across complex projects. The team brings regional experience and global perspective to help turn ambitious ideas into places people can use, remember, and value.

How does Gensler support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals?

Gensler partners with public and private-sector clients to create destinations, districts, workplaces, and communities that contribute to economic diversification, tourism growth, cultural development, and improved quality of life across the Kingdom.

What experience does Gensler have in Saudi Arabia?

Gensler has been active in Saudi Arabia for roughly two decades and has contributed to many of the Kingdom’s most significant developments, from headquarters and mixed-use districts to large-scale master planning initiatives.

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