PIF Tower

Rising 80 stories above Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, the Public Investment Fund Tower is the city’s tallest building and symbolizes Saudi Arabia’s vision for a transparent, forward-looking financial future. The design embodies Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation through a transparent, efficient skyscraper that balances performance, beauty and function.

Design Solutions

HOK, in collaboration with Omrania & Associates, designed the 1.9-million-square-foot tower with a form inspired by crystalline formations found along desert wadis. The tower’s faceted geometry evokes timelessness and openness while its hexagonal plan maximizes structural efficiency and flexibility. This creates column-free floor plates ranging from 26,000 to 28,000 square feet, allowing tenants complete freedom to configure workspaces for their specific needs.

At the base, a multi-level podium connects the tower to the surrounding financial district. Public circulation areas lead to private amenities, including dining spaces and a two-story auditorium for meetings and events. Inside, abundant daylight, clear sightlines and efficient layouts foster collaboration and clarity.

The tower’s transparent facade brings in daylight while reducing heat gain through layers of fins, gantries and perforated panels that shade the glass and improve thermal comfort for occupants. This passive design approach, paired with triple-pane glazing and high-performance mechanical systems, reduces energy demand and cooling loads. A rooftop photovoltaic array recaptures electrical energy to further enhance efficiency.

Impact

The PIF Tower anchors the King Abdullah Financial District as a global business hub and symbol of sustainable progress. The project earned the International Property Award for Best Commercial High-Rise, recognizing its architectural and technical excellence. By combining advanced design and engineering with cultural expression, the tower demonstrates high-performance workplace design suited to Saudi Arabia’s climate and business culture.