Royal Diriyah Opera House: a modern desert oasis honoring tradition

RIYADH: Royal Diriyah Opera House, scheduled to open in 2028 in the historic heart of Diriyah, was designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snohetta and celebrates tradition and modernity. Speaking to Arab News on the sideline of a reception hosted by the Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh, Eli Synnevag, director and a senior architect at Snohetta, said the design draws inspiration from local Najdi architecture, and reflects a deep connection to the surrounding desert landscape and traditional building techniques.

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