Thursday, March 30
9:30 p.m.
Islamic Arts Biennale
Western Hajj Terminal, King Abdulaziz International Airport
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Through the use of visioning, designing, engineering and mathematics, our young participants will have the opportunity to enhance their problem-solving skills by constructing their own traditional Jizani house.
The workshop comprises an exploration of humanity’s basic need for shelter that aligns with its surroundings. By gaining insight into vernacular concepts and their wise practices, which are sensitive to the environment, participants will learn about centuries-old building techniques that are still being used today. With this knowledge, they will build their own unique interpretation of the traditional Beit Al Jizan and the Jizani village.
Myraida Rivera — an architect and civil engineer — leads this workshop, which explores the Arabian Peninsula’s local and native architecture, emphasising sustainability.
About Myraida Rivera:
Myraida Rivera is an architect, civil engineer, and co-founder of d.heritage 2 tech, a research and pedagogical firm bridging cultural heritage, science and technology through design engineering and mathematical circles. Myraida’s interdisciplinary experiences have influenced her interest in social entrepreneurship, as an educator working on projects which combine and ignite creativity, ideation, science, art, technology, craftsmanship, mathematics, and pedagogy, ultimately innovating solutions with a positive return to society.
About the Islamic Arts Biennale
Curated by a world class team of experts across the fields of architecture, archaeology and anthropology, the Islamic Arts Biennale is a first-of-its kind exhibition that conveys a holistic perspective of the Islamic arts as a living tradition that connects past, present, and future.
About the Office of the Arts
Under the umbrella of The Office of the Provost, the Office of the Arts consists of a visual and performing arts team with a mission to promote art, science and culture in KAUST, the Kingdom, and in the wider global context.
For further information, contact officeofthearts@kaust.edu.sa and follow @KAUST_Arts on social media.