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Despite what people are saying and the endless financial reports they’re citing, there is still a massive amount of architecture and engineering happening in the region. While the site of that work may have shifted some, make no mistake, the industry is alive and well and, in parts of the region, thriving.
In an effort to pinpoint some of this work—and at the same time address the sceptics—Middle East Architect has launched its Special Report section. We’ll be visiting some of these pools of architectural activity and publishing some of the highest profile projects.
This month’s edition showcases the luxury lifestyle master plans of Emaar and Snohetta’s rock formation to the Islamic symbolism of Barton Willmore and the futuristic forms of Heneghan Peng. Many of the projects in this edition of Special Report have been designed and/or planned under the engineering brilliance of Buro Happold as well.
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Perhaps you’ll love what you see, perhaps you won’t. Perhaps you’ll be frustrated by the pace at which KSA is developing; perhaps you’ll view these projects as the inevitable modernisation that has engulfed the region. Either way, drop us an email if you’ve got comments on KSA or if you’d like to see your projects showcased in next month’s ‘Special Report: Qatar’ or October’s ‘Special Report: Abu Dhabi’.
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