Case Studies

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A closer look at landmark Solid Edge projects — scope, challenges, solutions, and measurable outcomes.

Kimpton Riyadh Five Star Hotel
Hospitality · Five Star

Kimpton Riyadh Five Star Hotel

Location
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh
Year
2023 — 2024
Client
KAFD
Operator
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Project Overview

Delivery of premium rooftop hospitality areas — pool deck, cabanas, pool bar, and outdoor lounges — for the new Kimpton flagship at KAFD, Riyadh.

Delivered in joint execution with Jala Advance Construction (J.A.C.).

Scope of Work
  • Rooftop pool deck and stainless steel pool finishes
  • Custom timber-batten pergolas and cabana structures
  • Outdoor pool bar joinery, lighting, and millwork
  • Stone cladding, travertine paving, and drainage channels
  • FF&E coordination with Kimpton operating standards
Challenges
  • Working at elevated rooftop levels within an active financial district tower.
  • Meeting Kimpton's international five-star fit-out tolerances on a tight handover schedule.
  • Coordinating waterproofing, MEP, and decorative finishes across multiple trades simultaneously.
Our Solutions
  • Mobilised a dedicated finishing crew with daily QA/QC walkdowns alongside the operator's representatives.
  • Pre-fabricated pergola and cabana assemblies off-site to compress on-site installation time.
  • Implemented a sequenced trade-stack plan to keep waterproofing, tiling, and joinery on parallel tracks without rework.
On-site Gallery
Kimpton Riyadh Five Star Hotel — view 1
Kimpton Riyadh Five Star Hotel — view 2
Kimpton Riyadh Five Star Hotel — view 3
Sijam Dental Clinic
Healthcare · Fit-Out

Sijam Dental Clinic

Location
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh
Year
2023
Client
KAFD Dental Clinic
Operator
Sijam
Project Overview

Complete finishing works for the first dental clinic inside KAFD — a premium healthcare fit-out blending hospitality-grade materials with strict clinical standards.

Delivered in joint execution with Solid Edge Construction.

Scope of Work
  • Full interior finishing works across clinic floor plate
  • Reception millwork with backlit Sijam signage and book-matched marble feature wall
  • Glass partitioning system with black hardware for treatment rooms
  • Linear lighting, suspended ceilings, and porcelain flooring
  • MEP coordination for dental chairs, suction, and medical-grade plumbing
Challenges
  • Delivering a five-star retail-grade aesthetic while meeting clinical hygiene and infection-control standards.
  • Working inside an occupied tower at KAFD with restricted material handling windows.
  • Precise alignment of book-matched marble and frameless glass tolerances.
Our Solutions
  • Sourced and dry-laid marble slabs off-site for client approval before final installation.
  • Scheduled noisy and material-heavy works during after-hours slots agreed with KAFD facilities.
  • Engaged specialist glazing and signage subcontractors under a single Solid Edge supervision team.
On-site Gallery
Sijam Dental Clinic — view 1
Sijam Dental Clinic — view 2
DoubleTree by Hilton — Jeddah
Hospitality · Five Star

DoubleTree by Hilton — Jeddah

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Year
2022 — 2024
Client
Zahran
Operator
DoubleTree by Hilton
Project Overview

Five-star hotel and serviced residence delivery in Jeddah — from arrival lobby and reception millwork to guest suites, fitness center, and back-of-house, all aligned to Hilton brand standards.

Delivered in joint execution with Jala Advance Construction (J.A.C.) · Sumizura GmbH.

Scope of Work
  • Reception and lobby joinery with backlit signage and marble counters
  • Guest suites: living rooms, bedrooms, kitchenettes, and en-suites
  • Branded fitness center fit-out with custom acoustic timber ceiling
  • Architectural lighting, chevron timber flooring, and feature wall panelling
  • MEP coordination and Hilton brand-standard handover documentation
Challenges
  • Aligning local execution with Hilton's global FF&E and brand specifications.
  • Sequencing fit-out across guest floors while maintaining tower-wide MEP commissioning.
  • Sourcing premium imported finishes within Saudi customs and logistics windows.
Our Solutions
  • Set up an on-site mock-up suite signed off by the operator before floor-wide rollout.
  • Ran parallel finishing crews per floor cluster with shared QA/QC supervision.
  • Pre-ordered long-lead imported materials with Sumizura GmbH coordination to lock the schedule.
On-site Gallery
DoubleTree by Hilton — Jeddah — view 1
DoubleTree by Hilton — Jeddah — view 2
DoubleTree by Hilton — Jeddah — view 3
DoubleTree by Hilton — Jeddah — view 4
H.E. Bandar Ali Rida Private Residence
Residential · Luxury Villa

H.E. Bandar Ali Rida Private Residence

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Year
2022 — 2024
Client
H.E. Bandar Ali Rida
Operator
Private Residence
Project Overview

Bespoke finishing works for a contemporary private villa in Riyadh — combining travertine stone facades, weathered Corten steel screens, and sculptural interior architecture.

Delivered in joint execution with Solid Edge Construction.

Scope of Work
  • Travertine stone cladding to facades, courtyards, and pool surround
  • Custom Corten steel perforated screens, pergolas, and feature walls
  • Sculptural black steel spiral staircase with travertine treads
  • Reflective pool, exterior decking, and landscaped courtyards
  • Full-height structural glazing and frameless interior partitions
Challenges
  • Delivering an architect's contemporary vision with zero-tolerance stone and steel detailing.
  • Fabricating and installing a free-standing sculptural spiral staircase as a single design feature.
  • Coordinating Corten weathering, stone book-matching, and waterproofing across exposed exterior elevations.
Our Solutions
  • Engaged specialist stone and metalwork fabricators under a single Solid Edge supervision team.
  • Built off-site mock-ups for the spiral staircase and Corten screens before final installation.
  • Sequenced facade, landscape, and interior trades to protect finished surfaces through to handover.
On-site Gallery
H.E. Bandar Ali Rida Private Residence — view 1
H.E. Bandar Ali Rida Private Residence — view 2
H.E. Hamed Fayez Private Residence
Residential · Luxury Villa

H.E. Hamed Fayez Private Residence

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Year
2022 — 2024
Client
H.E. Hamed Fayez
Operator
Private Residence
Project Overview

High-end finishing works for a private villa in Riyadh — a heritage-inspired interior blending traditional Najdi geometric motifs with contemporary luxury detailing across majlis, spa, and landscaped courtyards.

Delivered in joint execution with Solid Edge Construction.

Scope of Work
  • Grand majlis with carved timber screens, backlit niches, and 3D feature wall
  • Marble flooring, gypsum ceilings, and integrated linear lighting
  • Master bathrooms with patterned cement tile, marble vanities, and custom millwork
  • Private barbershop / grooming room with bespoke joinery and mirror lighting
  • Landscaped rose garden walkway with pergolas and stone paving
Challenges
  • Integrating traditional Najdi pattern language with modern luxury finishes at premium tolerances.
  • Coordinating bespoke joinery, decorative plasterwork, and lighting across multiple specialist trades.
  • Delivering interior, MEP, and landscape packages on a single private-client schedule.
Our Solutions
  • Produced 1:1 mock-ups of feature walls and majlis details for client approval before rollout.
  • Centralised joinery, stone, and lighting procurement under one Solid Edge supervision team.
  • Phased interior, exterior, and landscape works to maintain a clean, sequential handover.
On-site Gallery
H.E. Hamed Fayez Private Residence — view 1
H.E. Hamed Fayez Private Residence — view 2
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tumaihi Private Residence
Residential · Luxury Villa

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tumaihi Private Residence

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Year
2021 — 2023
Client
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tumaihi
Operator
Private Residence
Project Overview

Complete finishing works for a multi-storey private villa in Riyadh — combining a layered stone-and-timber facade, a private pool courtyard, and a refined classical-contemporary interior across formal majlis, family living, and master suites.

Delivered in joint execution with Solid Edge Construction.

Scope of Work
  • Layered facade with natural stone cladding, render, and timber screens
  • Private pool, sunken outdoor lounge, and timber deck courtyard
  • Grand formal majlis with classical wall panelling, cornices, and chandelier lighting
  • Family living rooms, media walls, and bespoke joinery in walnut and marble
  • Master suites with custom headboards, dressing rooms, and en-suite marble bathrooms
Challenges
  • Coordinating three distinct facade material systems with consistent detailing across all elevations.
  • Delivering both a classical formal majlis and contemporary family interiors under one cohesive finish standard.
  • Integrating pool, landscape, and exterior lighting works with the main villa fit-out programme.
Our Solutions
  • Set up dedicated facade, interior, and landscape work fronts under a single Solid Edge site management team.
  • Produced material and joinery sample boards approved by the client before bulk procurement.
  • Sequenced wet trades, joinery, and decorative finishes to protect completed surfaces through to handover.
On-site Gallery
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tumaihi Private Residence — view 1
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tumaihi Private Residence — view 2
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tumaihi Private Residence — view 3
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ashary Private Residence
Residential · Luxury Villa

Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ashary Private Residence

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Year
2022 — 2024
Client
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ashary
Operator
Private Residence
Project Overview

Premium finishing works for a contemporary private villa in Riyadh — a bold material palette of book-matched marble, brass-laced geometric screens, walnut joinery, and an indoor pool wing connecting living, dining, and lounge spaces.

Delivered in joint execution with Solid Edge Construction.

Scope of Work
  • Family living room with book-matched marble TV wall and walnut bookcases
  • Formal majlis with brass geometric screen, fabric-panelled walls, and bespoke seating
  • Open-plan dining and lounge wing with statement linear chandeliers
  • Indoor pool gallery with frameless glazing onto dining and lounge areas
  • Custom lighting design, decorative ceilings, and full MEP coordination
Challenges
  • Executing a complex luxury material palette — marble, brass, walnut, and fabric — at a consistently premium finish.
  • Coordinating the indoor pool gallery with adjacent dry living spaces (waterproofing, ventilation, and glazing).
  • Aligning bespoke joinery, lighting, and decorative metalwork from multiple specialist vendors.
Our Solutions
  • Built a dedicated mock-up area for marble book-matching, brass screens, and joinery details before bulk works.
  • Engaged a specialist pool and waterproofing subcontractor under Solid Edge supervision to integrate the indoor pool wing.
  • Centralised procurement and shop-drawing review for joinery, lighting, and metalwork to enforce a single quality standard.
On-site Gallery
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ashary Private Residence — view 1
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ashary Private Residence — view 2
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Ashary Private Residence — view 3
Maître Choux — KAFD
Retail · F&B Fit-Out

Maître Choux — KAFD

Location
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh
Year
2023
Client
KAFD Maître Choux
Operator
Maître Choux Patisserie
Project Overview

Complete fit-out of the Maître Choux Parisian patisserie at KAFD — a heritage-inspired retail space defined by a sculpted panelled wall system, custom display joinery, and brand-grade signage.

Delivered in joint execution with Solid Edge Construction.

Scope of Work
  • Full interior fit-out of the patisserie unit at KAFD
  • Bespoke 3D panelled feature walls with hand-finished mouldings
  • Custom display counter, refrigerated cake vitrines, and back-bar joinery
  • Backlit Maître Choux brand signage and neon feature lighting
  • MEP coordination for kitchen, refrigeration, and POS infrastructure
Challenges
  • Reproducing a Parisian patisserie aesthetic with hand-detailed panelling at retail-grade tolerances.
  • Integrating refrigerated display, MEP, and back-of-house services within a compact KAFD tenant unit.
  • Working within KAFD's restricted delivery and fit-out windows while maintaining the brand's launch deadline.
Our Solutions
  • Pre-fabricated panelled wall sections off-site for rapid, dust-controlled installation on site.
  • Engaged specialist joinery, signage, and refrigeration vendors under a single Solid Edge supervision team.
  • Sequenced wet trades, joinery, and equipment installation to compress the on-site programme.
On-site Gallery
Maître Choux — KAFD — view 1
Maître Choux — KAFD — view 2