Saudi Arabia's National Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition-La Biennale di Venezia features The Um Slaim School: An Architecture of Connection, designed by Syn Architects. Curated by Beatrice Leanza, the pavilion investigates Saudi urban conditions and the transformation of Najdi architecture. Rooted in the Um Slaim Collective's initiatives, it utilizes oral histories and experimental methodologies to blend heritage with contemporary urban discourse. As a living archive, it encourages discussion on environmental adaptation, fostering collaboration among practitioners and researchers, and aims to connect local practices with global dialogues.
The Um Slaim School: An Architecture of Connection highlights how contemporary urban conditions in Saudi Arabia can integrate heritage with innovative architectural practice.
The pavilion serves as a living archive, blending oral histories and visual documentation, to explore the transformation of Najdi architecture in Riyadh.
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