Godwin Austen Johnson Architects shared with us their proposal in an invited international competition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their design for the Celebration Hall is situated in the socially and architecturally significant Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh and takes into consideration the local roots of the city. The proximity of the local Aga Khan award winning landscaped edge to the Diplomatic Quarter provides direction for prestigious architecture and a high degree of creativity. More images and architects’ description after the break.
A rite of passage, the continuity of a family’s lineage, reinforcing social ties – a wedding is a universal celebration, yet unique to every community. In Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, wedding ceremonies combine a rich history, religious tradition, ethnic sensibilities and incorporating elements of the natural habitat. The simplicity and grandeur of the desert and the Wady Hanifa oasis form the background of celebrations rooted in ageless rituals and traditions.
