Client: Alinma Bank [As design consultants to Landor Dubai]
Project: Blueprint for new build standalone banks across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Budget: Undisclosed
Status: Completed in 2004

When start up Alinma Bank approached us back in 2004 to be involved in the embryonic stages of their development it was both an honour and a privilege. Alinma mission’s was to provide total Shariah-compliant financial solutions to sustainably grow and serve our
community, and they were keen that this should be reflected in the design of their branded
environments.

The brief was to create an iconic landmark for Saudi’s largest start up bank, that would
include a blueprint for the new standalone branches. So the design came to life inspired by
the geometry of Islamic architecture and the brand mark, the layout includes an innovative
24/7 street that acts as a social atrium space as well an atm lobby. The skin of the box is an
intelligent modular geometric cladding system that is illuminated during the evening.

The project was nominated for a global design award, the first standalone branch was opened
in 2010.