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New opera house in Diriyah by Snøhetta

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Scheduled to open in 2028, the opera house will be built by Diriyah Company and operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. Image © Snøhetta Inspired by local cultural heritage and landscape Located on the banks of the Wadi Hanifah valley, the Diriyah area is the ancient birthplace of the first Saudi state.

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Royal Diriyah Opera House by Snøhetta

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With a proposal rooted in the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, Snøhetta has been chosen to design an opera house in the historic area of Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, creating a new stage for future generations of performers and audiences.

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UK Climate Change Policy comment

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There is no moral bridge connecting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the private sector, however enthusiastic about ESG compliance some companies might be. Not just to meet net zero ambitions but also to ensure we build a more sustainable future for all.

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On the Future of Cities

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The chapter in the earlier book includes, among other projects, the Lincoln Square Special Zoning District, created in the wake of construction of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and developers rushing to build near it. the freeway and tract-housing landscape of the mid-20th century, and, before that, LA 1.0,

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