Meeting Room Corridors: A Contemporary Reflection of Diriyah’s Craft

Within the meeting room corridors of Bab Samhan, archival-inspired artworks by Alion Studio transform Najdi sketches into layered linen panels. Drawing from patterns once seen on plastered walls, shutters, and doors, the works capture the fading beauty and spontaneity of traditional designs while grounding the interiors in heritage.

What emerges is a dialogue between memory and modernity. Each panel reinterprets motifs that once defined the built fabric of Diriyah, giving them new life within the context of a contemporary luxury hotel. The linen surface provides a subtle tactility, its layered composition creating depth and movement reminiscent of the intricate craftsmanship that shaped Saudi interiors for generations.

Each piece carries forward the cultural memory of Diriyah, offering guests a contemporary reflection of Saudi craftsmanship woven into the hotel’s character. The result is not only a visual focal point but also a reminder of the enduring influence of traditional design, preserved and reimagined for today’s context.