The Riyadh Book (94)

The 94th edition of the book Al Riyadh titled From Al Muraqab to Al Atheebat: Insights and Ideas in Saudi Contemporary Architecture. Publication date September 2001. Author: Dr. Mishari Abdullah Al Nuaim. Number of pages: 324 pages. About the book: Al Atheebat is an attempt to deal with the possible challenges facing traditional architecture and is an example of the spontaneous experiment of Al Muraqab Palace in the thirties. The Muraqab experience was a turning point in traditional architecture. Repeating the experiment in Al Atheebat, will it become the foundation for future architecture as the Muraqab experience was?