Saudi Arabia awards $490M museum contract for Diriyah
Saudi Arabia has awarded a $490 million construction contract for the Saudi
Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, a key cultural component of the
$63.2 billion Diriyah development.
The contract was granted by Diriyah
Company to a joint venture between Hassan
Allam Construction Saudi and Albawani,
who will oversee the construction of the new museum.
Planned as a flagship institution, the museum
will focus on documenting, researching, and showcasing Saudi modern and
contemporary art while supporting artists across generations. It aims to serve
as a global platform connecting local creative voices with international
audiences.
Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company,
said the project will strengthen Diriyah’s position as the Kingdom’s cultural
capital, offering a world-class venue for artistic exchange and engagement.
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The museum has been designed by Godwin Austen Johnson, with support from Rafaat Miller Consulting. It will span more than
45,000 square meters of gross floor area, with a total built-up space exceeding
77,000 square meters.
The new facility will become the main home of
SAMoCA, complementing its existing exhibition space in Riyadh’s Jax District.
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Hammad, CEO of the Museums Commission, described it
as a future hub for Saudi contemporary art, bringing together established and
emerging artists while fostering international dialogue.
Diriyah itself is one of Saudi Arabia’s most
ambitious urban developments. Once completed, it is expected to contribute
around $18.6 billion to the national GDP, generate over 180,000 jobs,
accommodate approximately 100,000 residents, and attract up to 50 million
visitors annually.
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The
wider project will feature a mix of cultural, educational, and lifestyle
attractions, including museums, retail districts, a university, an opera house,
dining venues, and nearly 40 luxury hotels and resorts, reinforcing its role as
a global cultural and tourism destination.
Source: blooloop.com
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