It’s designed by the architects behind Dubai Design District.
Well, this looks like it’s going to be gorgeous.
Saudi Arabian non-profit Art Jameel has commissioned a generously proportioned multi-purpose arts centre to be built in Jeddah.
Designed around a central courtyard, it’s going to be full of light and air. Just right for encouraging a bit of creativity, we’d say.
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Architects Ibda Design are behind the project, and you’re bound to be familiar with at least some of their work. They were the ones behind Dubai Design District.
Currently under construction and set to open in mid-2019, the Jameel Arts Centre aims to encourage everyday people to engage with art.
It will also house spaces devoted to music, film, innovation, design and even comedy, the Ibda Design site says.
The 8,500 square-metre building has been designed to encourage a community feel and to cope with the hot Middle Eastern climate. We think you’ll agree it looks gorgeous.
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If you’ve been to Alserkal Avenue of late, you might have spotted Art Jameel’s Saudi Seen photography exhibition. It runs until from 5-7pm until February 13 and showcases work from the kingdom’s vibrant community of young photographers.
It’s just the sort of thing this new space will give Art Jameel the chance to pursue.
By the way, yes, this is the same Jameel family as Rihanna’s Saudi beau Hassan Jameel. The family started Art Jameel in 2003 and it’s supported arts and culture in the Middle East ever since.
The family are worth US$1.5 billion (Dhs5.5 billion) according to Forbes, making them the 12th wealthiest in the region.
Images: Ibda Design
