With the exhibition entitled IRTH (legacy), the National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia marked its third participation at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition the Venice Biennale, fitting in neatly with the theme The Laboratory of the Future, by examining the different narratives embedded in materials and contemplating the tangible and intangible elements that define our experience as inhabitants of spaces, places and things.
Explore the Saudi Pavilion at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. Titled "IRTH," it celebrates the interplay between tangible and intangible materials, showcasing the essence of Saudi Arabian architecture. Experience a sensorial tapestry of fragrances and ethereal light projections, merging tradition with innovation. Witness the luminous masterpiece and envision its transformation into a catalyst for a vibrant marine ecosystem in the Red Sea.
VENICE: Amid the pristine lagoon vistas of Venice, burnt-red clay tiles form several prominent archways that lead the viewer into very different landscapes: desert dunes and the Red Sea coast. This is “Irth,” (meaning “legacy” in Arabic), Saudi Arabia’s third participation at the International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venice, which marks its 18th edition this