Sweett Group, an international property and infrastructure consultancy, has strengthened its foothold in Saudi Arabia with two new commissions at the 1.6-million sq-m King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh.

Providing a full range of cost management services, Sweett Group is supporting Germany-based architect Gerber Architekten to deliver two public attractions in the heart of the KAFD – the Info.Hub and Butterfly Dome.

Info.Hub is KAFD’s primary tourist attraction and includes a library, media activity rooms, tourist information area, exhibition space and other community facilities totalling a built-up area of 44,000 sq m. The building has been uniquely design as a contemporary interpretation of a desert mushroom.

The two commissions are the latest of Sweett Group’s expanding portfolio within KAFD in addition to other current projects which include the iconic Capital Market Authority (CMA) tower, Museum of the Built Environment, men’s and women’s spa and three mixed-use towers.

Acting as the project and cost manager on the prestigious CMA tower since its inception, Sweett Group’s project team has been managing the challenges of delivering the tallest structure in Riyadh and focal point of KAFD, which will house the headquarters for the regulator of the Saudi Arabian stock market.

Spencer Wylie, director of cost management, Middle East and North Africa (Mena), said: 'These further commissions within the King Abdullah Financial District in support of Gerber Architekten, who are producing some very exciting architecture, are testament to our strong incumbent project and cost management teams already delivering high profile schemes in and around Riyadh.'