Shaping the Future of Islamic Architecture: Diriyah Biennale Foundation Unveils AlMusalla Prize
Shaping the Future of Islamic Architecture: Diriyah Biennale Foundation Unveils AlMusalla Prize
Marco Cappelletti, courtesy Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Media Source: ArchDaily (USA)
Date: 1 May 2024
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has announced the shortlisted architecture studios and competition details for the AlMusalla Prize. This new architectural competition forms a significant part of the Islamic Arts Biennale. Aimed at designing a musalla — a space for prayer and gathering within Muslim culture — the competition aligns…
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has announced the shortlisted architecture studios and competition details for the AlMusalla Prize. This new architectural competition forms a significant part of the Islamic Arts Biennale. Aimed at designing a musalla — a space for prayer and gathering within Muslim culture — the competition aligns with the Biennale’s second edition. It draws inspiration from the SOM-designed and Aga Khan Award-winning Western Hajj Terminal in Jeddah. The finalists include prominent studios such as AAU Anastas from Palestine, Sahel AlHiyari from Jordan, EAST Architecture Studio from Lebanon/UAE, Dabbagh Architects from Saudi Arabia/UAE, and Asif Khan from the UK.