From Tradition to Innovation: The Role of Islamic Arts in Contemporary Design and Architecture

Program type
Talk/Conversations
Jan 30 2025 Thursday
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah - Auditorium - Public Programs Building
Age Group Adults
Free
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From Tradition to Innovation: The Role of Islamic Arts in Contemporary Design and Architecture

About the event

Discover the enduring legacy of Islamic arts in this engaging talk, exploring the timeless influence of geometry, calligraphy, and arabesque on global design. Learn how traditional principles inspire innovative solutions in architecture, interior design, and cinematic arts through cross-disciplinary insights and real-world case studies. Gain practical strategies for integrating Islamic artistic heritage into modern creative projects.

What will you learn?
Participants will explore the cultural significance of Islamic arts and learn innovative ways to integrate its principles into modern design and creative projects.

Who is it for?
This program is for anyone interested in exploring the influence of Islamic arts on contemporary design and creative practices. 

Speakers

Dr. Tamer N. El Serafi

Dr. Tamer N. El Serafi

Dr. Tamer N. El Serafi is the Chair of the Architecture Department at Effat University and an Associate Professor in...

Eng Turki AlZahrani

Eng Turki AlZahrani

Engineer Turki AlZahrani serves as Director of Planning & Design in BDC. 

Dr. Douha Attiah

Dr. Douha Attiah

Dr. Douha Attiah serves as an Associate Professor of Interior Design at King AbdulAziz University. 

Dr. Mohamed Ghazala

Dr. Mohamed Ghazala

Dr. Mohamed Ghazala serves as an Associate Professor of Animation and the chair of the Cinematic Arts School at Effat...

Dr. Sajid A. Khalifa

Dr. Sajid A. Khalifa

Dr. Sajid Khalifa, an Assistant Professor and Head of the Design Department at Effat University, has over 30 years of...

Performers

Dr. Noha Essam Khamis

Dr. Noha Essam Khamis

Dr. Noha Essam Khamis serves as an Associate Professor of Interior Architecture and Interdisciplinary Design at Effat University. 

Partners

Effat University

Effat University

The Venue

Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah - Auditorium - Public Programs Building

Haj Parking A, Hajj Terminal West, 2023 AIRPORT HAJJ ROAD, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23721

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Facilities

Free Parking 
Free Wi-Fi 
Wheelchair Accessible 
Family Friendly

Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah