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New opera house in Diriyah by Snøhetta

aasarchitecture

Scheduled to open in 2028, the opera house will be built by Diriyah Company and operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The concept is built on the idea of earth from the riverbeds, which crack when exposed to the hot sun, is molded by wind and rain, and then finds a new shape as separate forms.

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Royal Diriyah Opera House by Snøhetta

aasarchitecture

Scheduled to open in 2028, the opera house will be built by Diriyah Company and operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The concept is built on the idea of earth from the riverbeds, which crack when exposed to the hot sun, is molded by wind and rain, and then finds a new shape as separate forms.

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Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects Designs Impressive and Efficient Copenhagen Airport Extension Pier E

Architizer

It is the largest extension of Copenhagen airport in 25 years with more than eight gates, 15 bus gates, and the mandatory control, transfer, and check-in zones distributed on four floors. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for this design? This requires high-quality materials, which the client also prioritized.