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' Mashrabiyas ' are the prominent features of ' Al-Rawashin , ' which were well-known in ancient Hejazi houses. Mashrabiyas were used to cool the area. They were named after the small drinking water jars or terracotta vessels that were placed in that part, either to cool the water or to cool the area through evaporation, as the dry air and toxins enter through the openings of Al-Rawashin facade, passing through the water placed in front of it, causing the evaporation process...
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (TRITA) is a governmental institute concerned with traditional arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides and promotes quality services in education and training in the fields of traditional arts, and encourages and strengthens national capabilities in this field. This institute aligns with the Ministry of Culture's initiatives aimed at developing and improving the cultural sector in the Kingdom, and the Quality of Life Program, which is one of...
Maraya Theater is one of the largest theaters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , and it is the world's largest mirrored building. The theater in AlUla Governorate , located in al-Madinah al-Munawarah Region, is unique in that it is constructed entirely of reflective mirrors. This allows it to reflect the surrounding geography, terrain, and nature. It is the first theater of its kind. Events held at Maraya Theater The theater is part of Maraya Hall, which hosted the Gulf Summit known as the...
The Designed in Saudi Initiative was launched by the Architecture and Design Commission of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on June 5, 2023. It is part of the implementation framework of the commission's strategy aimed at supporting the architecture and design arts sector. The initiative focuses on supporting local products by creating a trademark that signifies the product's compliance with specific standards and specifications, thereby increasing consumer confi...
The Cultural Palace in Riyadh is a cultural center specializing in everything related to culture and arts. It is located in the central area of the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh City, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on a land area of approximately twelve thousand m 2 . It forms a link in the chain of connected buildings that create the structure of the area. 1 2 Architectural design of the Cultural Palace in Riyadh The design concept of the Cultural Palace building was focused ...
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative is a national initiative that aims to educate male and female students from all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia about the Saudi intangible cultural heritage to preserve its continuity, by working with teachers to motivate students to conduct desk and field research in this field, and offering prizes worth SAR145,000 for participants and winners. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative objectives The Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative aims to...
