Timber-lined bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city skyline at night, from the skyline suite.

Senior Interior Designer
& Interior Architect

Design. Technical development. Execution.

Alaa Masri

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Featured — The skyline suite

Selected work

01Selected work

A closer look. Seven design stories.

Each project opens as a complete sequence of views — from the overall space to its materials, lighting and details.

  1. Double-height salon with a curved burgundy sofa, full-height glazing and a burgundy feature wall.

    01/ 07

    The burgundy salon

    Residential · Living

    A double-height salon defined by burgundy seating, tall windows and fine architectural detailing.

  2. Arched reception hall with a stone-clad counter, gold chandelier and polished marble floor.

    02/ 07

    An arched retreat

    Hospitality · Design study

    A hospitality design study connecting vaulted interiors, dining spaces, guest accommodation and quiet leisure areas.

    Indoor pool framed by illuminated arched niches and stone columns.
  3. Symmetrical bedroom with an upholstered burgundy headboard wall, walnut panelling and a glass pendant.

    03/ 07

    The walnut suite

    Residential · Bedroom

    Rich walnut, burgundy accents and integrated lighting connect the bedroom and its bespoke joinery.

  4. The villa facade at dusk, showing cantilevered volumes, vertical screens and linear lighting.

    04/ 07

    The illuminated villa

    Architecture · Exterior

    A contemporary villa study exploring stone, vertical screening and architectural lighting from day to dusk.

  5. Open-plan living and dining space with a linear fireplace, timber wall and garden views.

    05/ 07

    Living by the garden

    Residential · Living

    A warm family living and dining space with garden views, textured fabrics and a linear fireplace.

  6. The bedroom looking towards the illuminated glass-fronted wardrobes.

    06/ 07

    The skyline suite

    Residential · Bedroom

    A timber-lined bedroom with skyline views, illuminated wardrobes and coordinated material details.

    Illuminated walk-in wardrobe with glass doors and walnut frames.
  7. Majlis with low perimeter seating, a patterned frieze and a softly lit plaster feature wall.

    07/ 07

    An earthy welcome

    Residential · Majlis

    Soft neutral seating, warm timber and patterned walls create a generous space for gathering.

02Profile

Imagination. With the knowledge to make it real.

Portrait of Alaa Masri, Senior Interior Designer and Interior Architect.
Alaa Masri — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

I’m Alaa Masri, a Lebanese interior designer and interior architect based in Riyadh. Over 15 years of practice across the Gulf and Lebanon have shaped my approach to space.

I work from the first concept through to final handover, connecting design, materials and craftsmanship with the precision that execution demands.

My work spans luxury residential, hospitality, commercial and retail interiors — coordinating clients, consultants, contractors, workshops, factories and site teams so that the design holds from drawing to site.

Read the full professional profile (PDF)

15+ years in interior design, interior architecture, fit-out and project coordination.

Practice across

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Lebanon
Education
  • BT — Interior Decoration / Interior Design, Lebanon
  • Additional TS studies in Interior Design
Languages
  • Arabic — native
  • English — professional working proficiency
Design toolkit
AutoCAD · 3ds Max · V-Ray · Chaos Vantage · Blender · Photoshop · Illustrator
Beyond the drawing board
AI-assisted design & visualization · Figma · Design presentation

03Expertise

Every space. Every detail.

From the first sketch to the final handover — design authorship backed by the technical and site knowledge to deliver it.

  1. 01

    Interior design

    Creative, functional concepts for luxury residential, commercial and retail interiors — planned around the way each space will be lived in and used.

    • Space planning & furniture layouts
    • Concept design & mood boards
    • Material & finish selection
    • Furniture design & custom joinery
  2. 02

    Interior architecture

    The architectural elements of the interior — entrances, ceilings, partitions and feature walls — designed as one coherent whole.

    • Entrance & foyer design
    • Decorative ceilings
    • Feature walls & partitions
    • Staircase areas
  3. 03

    Technical & shop drawings

    Preparing technical drawings and coordinating shop drawings so that the design can be built exactly as intended.

    • Technical drawings
    • Shop drawing coordination
    • Construction & execution details
  4. 04

    BOQ & cost estimation

    Bills of quantities, take-offs and cost estimates, with interior works priced and quotations coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors.

    • BOQ & quantity take-off
    • Cost estimation & pricing
    • Supplier quotations
  5. 05

    Fit-out & coordination

    Coordinating clients, contractors, suppliers, factories and site teams, and reviewing material samples against the project specifications.

    • Joinery & woodwork
    • Stone, marble & glass
    • Steel & metal fabrication
    • Lighting coordination
  6. 06

    Site supervision

    Following execution on site, resolving technical and design issues and maintaining quality from design approval through to final handover.

    • Site inspections
    • Quality control
    • Handover
  7. 07

    3D visualization

    Concepts made tangible through 3D modeling, rendering and design presentation — exploring proportion, light and texture before execution begins.

    • 3ds Max · V-Ray
    • Chaos Vantage · Blender
    • Design presentation

Process — from vision to reality

One vision. Every step.

  1. Envision

    Listen. Explore. Find the direction.

    Understand the brief, study the space and develop a concept that balances aesthetics with everyday function.

  2. Develop

    Refine the idea. Resolve the details.

    Translate the vision into layouts, materials, technical drawings and clear quantities and cost estimates.

  3. Deliver

    Coordinate. Bring it to life.

    Work with clients, contractors, suppliers and site teams to resolve challenges and maintain quality through handover.

05Contact

Let’s create spaces that last.

For private clients, developers, contractors, consultants and design studios — project enquiries, collaborations and professional opportunities.

Based in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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