Mashary Al-Naim

An exploration of lthra, an award-winning cultural center in Saudi Arabia, designed by Norwegian architects Snohetta - from its inception to realization. Ithra, also known as the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. is an unprecedented architectural achievement. Designed on a monumental scale by the architecture firm Snohetta and built by Saudi Aramco, Ithra has been listed in Time magazine as one of the world's top 100 places to visit.
Alongside insider commentary, the book features over three hundred images on two paper stocks, from architectural drawings and behind -the-scenes photography on tipped - in pages to stunning hero image spreads of the completed center. This collectible monograph is an important addition to the libraries of architeture lovers fascinated by the many aspects of creating a complex, sustainable project on the global stage.