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The design guidelines for Saudi Architecture have been applied beginning with major projects, governmental buildings, commercial buildings, and residential villas. The first phase covers Al-Ahsa, Taif, Abha, and Makkah, with subsequent phases to be announced.

According to current procedures, you must contract with an engineering office approved by the Baladi platform to prepare plans in accordance with the Saudi Architecture guidelines. The engineering office will then submit the plans to the relevant authorities and follow up until the construction permit is issued.

Traditional design is applied in historically classified areas. Transitional design is used in areas surrounding historical neighborhoods, blending traditional and modern elements. Contemporary design is the most widely used and will cover around 80% of new and future projects, focusing on modern architectural development.

The design elements of Saudi Architecture will be incorporated into the building permit process without requiring additional steps. The same approval mechanisms will apply once the design is confirmed to comply with the guidelines and the project’s site.

Currently, the guidelines apply to all commercial projects, whether low-rise or high-rise. They apply to commercial, governmental, major projects, and residential villas. Further project categories will be announced later.

The architectural style of each city or region is defined according to the zones shown in the Saudi Architecture map, and it is applied to developments within that boundary.

The design guidelines for Saudi Architecture focus on the exterior appearance—façades, colors, and visual identity—while building systems and the Saudi Building Code must still be followed. The architect’s creativity is reflected in the way these constraints are integrated into the design.

Currently, all major, commercial, and governmental projects must apply the guidelines. Other project types will be announced later. The guidelines also consider building height.
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Last update date: 26/11/2025 at 12:53 PM Saudi Arabia time