Students with grand designs invited to enter Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea architecture contest

The winner will have the chance to become part of the ambitious Red Sea Project. (SPA)
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Updated 24 April 2022
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Students with grand designs invited to enter Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea architecture contest

  • The winner will have the chance to become part of the ambitious Red Sea Project and see his or her design become a reality

JEDDAH: Saudi architectural students are being invited to enter  a competition to design a new community center for the coastal village of The Red Sea Development Co. (TRSDC).

The winner will have the chance to become part of the ambitious Red Sea Project and see his or her design become a reality. It will be at the heart of the plans and provide an array of amenities — including a public library, childcare facilities, a gym and a mosque — for RSDC employees, their families and all those working to develop the destination.

“The essence of the Red Sea Project’s vision is providing young Saudis with opportunities in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision,” said RSDC CEO John Pagano at the launch of the competition. “With the project rapidly developing, it seeks to attract Saudi talents to join us on this journey.

“We are glad to provide a creative platform for Saudi designers to showcase their experiences and talents, and later implement them on the ground.”

Visit theredsea.co/ecotecture for more information about the competition and how to take part. Registration will remain open until Aug. 22, after which entries can be submitted until Oct. 10. Award winners will be announced later in October.


Saudi Arabia and Britain declare 2029 as cultural year

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Saudi Arabia and Britain declare 2029 as cultural year

  • The announcement coincides with Prince William’s visit to Saudi Arabia this week
  • The Saudi-British partnership in 2029 will emphasize culture, education, collaborative efforts in heritage conservation, visual and culinary arts, and architecture

LONDON: The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced that 2029 will be designated as the “Saudi-British Cultural Year,” in partnership with the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

The announcement on Wednesday coincides with Prince William’s visit to the Kingdom this week. The declaration highlights the strong bond between the two kingdoms, which is rooted in over a century of diplomatic relations, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The Saudi-British partnership in 2029 will emphasize culture, education, and innovation, as well as collaborative efforts in heritage conservation, visual and culinary arts, and architecture.

In 2029, the emphasis will be on celebrating creative dialogue and cultural heritage to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and the UK for future generations, the SPA added.

Separately, Saudi Arabia will also host the next session of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) in 2029. This global platform for cultural dialogue was first held in Mexico in 1982.

The initiatives are part of Vision 2030 and reflect Saudi Arabia’s latest efforts on national, regional, and international levels to reinforce the role of culture in sustainable development.