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Residential · 1984 · Riyadh · Omrania + Nabil Fanous

GOSI Housing

The GOSI housing building, situated in the midst of Sitteen Street in Riyadh, is a seven-story apartment building that lies within a mixed-use complex designed for the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI). The L-shaped residential structure steps back in an incline, allowing for multilevel private terraces for residents. Exterior walkways intertwine with stairways acting as shaded elements for outdoor courtyards, that connect to two identical 7- story commercial buildings. The 37,000 SQ development expresses the modernist versatile material that is concrete. Where it was adapted in multiple ways; including rigged panels within the facade, creating complexity and profundity within the complex.

Project details

Building Name

GOSI Housing

Category

Residential

Location

Riyadh

Architect

Omrania + Nabil Fanous

Contractor

Date of Completion

1984

Scale

L

Research by

Sara Alissa | Nojoud Alsudairi

Photo Credits

Yazeed Al Amsi - Mansour Al Sofi

Published

January 18, 2020

Last Updated

August 30, 2026

Photographs — Yazeed Al Amsi - Mansour Al Sofi

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