The challenges of planning livable communities: Riyadh as a case study

6/10/2023, h. 10:00
Politecnico di Milano, Campus Leonardo, Edificio 14, AULA B.3.2
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Riyadh as a case study

The four seminars are organized within the studio “Durban as Design Laboratory, Project for the Cultural and Art District of Rivertown”. The initiative arises from the need to showcase projects that have critically addressed the specific South African and/or African context, along with issues related to the laboratory main topic.

Relatore: Hussein Mahran, NAGA Architects
International award-winning architect and advocate of sustainable built environment and livable cities, with extensive experience in project management, real-estate development and sustainability. Based between Dubai and Riyadh with deep understanding of the culture and traditions of the Gulf area, close interaction with the values and objectives of the both the UAE and KSA, aiming to contribute to making the Middle East’s built environment more sustainable and its cities more vibrant, smart, and livable.

Responsabili: Silvia Bodei, Israa Mahmoud, Abdallah Jreij, Samuel Drago

Credits Immagini: Image of Rivertown, Hunter Street (Picture by Urban Lime)