British International School, Riyadh

Client

British International School, Riyadh

Size

25,000 sqm.

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Status

Complete

BISR is a world-class, functionally advanced educational campus that sets a new benchmark for international schooling and reflects the highest standards of British academic and cultural excellence.

The project integrates indoor and outdoor learning, encouraging interaction.

Client

British International School, Riyadh

Project Type

Interiors / Furniture

Typology

Educational — K-12 School

Completion

Complete

Built-Up Area

25,000 sqm.

Certification

Gold LEED (in progress)

About the Project

Our firm served as the Lead Interior Design Consultant, FF&E Designer, and Furniture Supplier (end-to-end) for the complete campus redevelopment of the British International School of Riyadh (BISR), the most premium British educational institution in KSA operating under the direct guidance of the British Embassy.

Key Highlights

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A 750-seat auditorium, ensemble rooms, and drama studios

State-of-the-art science, food technology, and design labs

An 8 lane, 25m swimming pool with Colorado timing system

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Design Approach

The core design challenge was to create a prestigious, diplomatic-grade environment that successfully merged BISR’s deep 1960s heritage with the technological modernity and aspirations of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, reinforcing the school’s role as the core pillar of British education in the Kingdom. Our comprehensive scope covered all academic and athletic areas, delivering specialized facilities including state-of-the-art Science laboratories, innovative Maker Spaces, dedicated Art and Design Technology studios, and professional Performing Arts facilities. Crucially, the project delivered a major commitment to British sports excellence, culminating in a standalone Athletics Building that houses an Olympic-specification swimming pool and a dedicated Sports Dome for football.

Outcome & Impact

The resulting project is a world-class, functionally advanced educational campus that sets a new benchmark for international schooling and reflects the highest standards of British academic and cultural excellence.

Designing learning environments that support curiosity, well-being, and growth.

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