The station joins a fully operational 6-line metro system in the Kingdom’s capital
On May 15, 2026, The Royal Commission for Riyadh City commenced the operation of the Western Station, part of the Orange Line of its Riyadh Metro network.
Designed by Omrania, a member of 10N Collective, the station joins a fully operational 6-line metro system, has been progressively serving the capital since then, marking a defining chapter in Riyadh’s public transportation story.
Omrania secured the honor of designing the Western station, recognized as one of the four ‘Iconic Stations’ of the Riyadh Metro network, through an internationally renowned competition. Collaborating closely with One Works Crew as engineers, Omrania led the station’s architectural, landscape, and interior vision into reality.
Covering 112,500sqm, the Western Station is both an architectural masterpiece and a multifunctional transit and social hub. Its design draws inspiration from sand dunes along the southern border of Riyadh, expressed through undulating forms and striking three-way curved roofs and façades that creates a distinctive arrival experience for visitors while harmonising with the city’s natural heritage.
The station integrates an array of public amenities, including a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) terminus, community plaza, underground parking, a mosque, and a food hall, positioning it as far more than a transit point.
The Western Station catalyses local urban renewal by combining transit infrastructure with community-focused spaces, including skate parks, playgrounds, a sensory garden with art installations to support engagement and sustainable urban living.
“Designed to meet LEED Gold global standards and built with regionally sourced materials, the Western Station reflects what Omrania has always stood for —sustainability, cultural authenticity, and architecture that belongs to the place it serves,” observed Mahmoud Abughazl, Corporate Architectural Principal, Omrania.
