X Architects Design Grand Mosque for Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Gate Development | ArchDaily

Save this picture!The Grand Mosque, Stepped entrance portal and minaret facing the main boulevard. Image © X ArchitectsWritten by Reyyan DoganPublished on March 25, 2026 Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1039953/x-architects-design-grand-mosque-for-saudi-arabias-diriyah-gate-development Clipboard "COPY" CopySet within the historic district of Diriyah, widely recognized as the birthplace of the first Saudi state, the Grand Mosque by X Architects forms part of the ongoing transformation of the area into a major cultural destination in Riyadh. Envisioned within the Diriyah Gate II development, the project is positioned at the intersection of heritage preservation and large-scale urban redevelopment, contributing to a broader master plan that includes museums, civic institutions, residential neighborhoods, and public spaces. Within this context, the mosque is conceived not only as a place of worship but also as an urban anchor embedded in the evolving fabric of the district.+ 3 Save this picture!The Grand Mosque, View from Wadi Hanifah towards the mosque. Image © X ArchitectsThe site is located between the main boulevard and the historic Wadi Hanifah, establishing a physical and visual connection between the urban fabric and the valley. The proposal is organized as a sequence of open and enclosed spaces that mediate between these conditions, rather than as a singular object. Plazas, shaded walkways, and landscaped terraces guide movemen...