In Riyadh, triangles are everywhere. You will see them on facades, on benches, and even bollards. Derived from traditional Najdi buildings, they often signify the reduction of an entire architectural heritage into a single visual element and are frequently held as the only criterion of local authenticity. 

In this context, it's refreshing to visit syn's expansion and restoration of a mudbrick home in Diriyah. As you move through the space, large windows frame the neighboring palms and flaky walls and mudbrick fences. The new structure interacts with the old in intentional & playful ways, reflecting a nuanced appreciation of local context.

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