Given the increased demand for prestigious, spacious premises for wedding celebrations and other ceremonies hosted by the royal family, the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) staged an international competition for the design and construction of a palace in which the weddings of the male members of the royal family can be celebrated. Boasting outstanding, feudal architecture, Celebration Hall is intended to become the landmark of the Diplomatic Quarter (DQ) in Riyadh. The AS&P design for Celebration Hall takes the form of a polished diamond resting on a velvet cushion. The roof and the facade comprise facetted surfaces and in terms of construction and aesthetics create a union with the column-free interior. The design of the façade is a reinterpretation of classical Arab ornamentation, giving it a contemporary touch........
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