Within a rapidly evolving urban context, the Urbanism Forum served as a professional platform for dialogue on city-related issues, bringing together academics and practitioners to present perspectives connected to the future of architecture and its role in shaping the urban landscape.
The discussions addressed key questions surrounding the role of knowledge and research in architectural practice, and the importance of grounding architecture in a conscious approach that responds to the nature of place and its changing conditions. This dialogue highlighted a shared understanding of architecture as a cumulative process, shaped through continuous interaction with the specific characteristics of its context.
When addressing rooting as a professional practice, Ali Mohammed Al-Shaibi, Co-Founder and Chairman of Beeah, placed the concept within its broader framework, noting that:
“The significance of Saudi architecture lies not only in its form, but in its role in shaping the local urban environment, reinforcing identity, and linking architectural practice to its cultural and spatial context.”
Beeah’s participation as architects, planners, and engineers comes as a continuation of a professional journey shaped by decades of practice, where ideas are tested in real environments and architectural value is measured by the ability to deliver solutions that bring together sustainability and authenticity.
