Commercial · 1983 · Jeddah · Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM)

Saudi National Bank Headquarters

The National Commercial bank in Jeddah was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill in 1983. This 27-storied triangular tower accommodates banking activities which were previously disseminated between four different buildings in Jeddah, providing offices for the bank's 2000 employees as well as serving other functions. The structure is edged by a six-story high car park of a circular ground plan. A muted west facade shields the triangular floors from direct sun and wind while the stacked v-shaped courtyards carve the exterior wall, allowing light into interior spaces.