Saudi Modern is a multidisciplinary initiative founded by Jeddah-based architecture and design studio Bricklab that aims to analyze and interpret modernization through the history of the nation's urban and architectural development.

Crystallized in the name of Raw not only as an homage to Rawdah District but more so an uncensored yet thought provoking space for acquiring knowledge of all its forms. One can say, at its core the talks became closer to an actively shifting library due to the lack ofacademia in our social setting in Saudi, but also echoing globally.

The 2025-2026 Hayy Facade Commission open call received a high number of strong and original proposals. In recognition of the quality of these applications,  the Jury has decided to exceptionally award two proposals to be realised in 2026 and 2027. The awardees are Bricklab for the 2026 Facade Commission and Alaa Tarabzouni for the 2027 Facade Commission.

MDL Beast approached Bricklab to design one of their first permanent venues. Located in the Saudi capital's Diplomatic Quarter, their 18,000 m2 property was once one of Riyadh's most prominent equestrian facilities. The large site includes a large horse stable, an administration block, and a handful of small service facilities scattered throughout an expanse of delicate desert landscapes.

BMW Middle East is the exclusive Automotive Partner of Dubai Design Week for the fourth consecutive year +++ BMW Middle East commissions the innovative Jeddah-based architecture studio Bricklab to create “Ellipse” pavilion

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Saudi Modern: Jeddah in Transition, 1938–1964 explores the urban and architectural transformation of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, since the discovery of oil—highlighting the city's rapid modernization and societal change.

With a roster of winners that showcased truly change-inspiring design, last year’s Arab World Institute Design Prize revealed exceptional talents practicing across the region.

While architects marvel over the historic heart of Jeddah, the city’s equally impressive modernist heritage has been overlooked. That could change with the publication of a hefty new book, edited by brothers Abdulrahman and Turki Gazzaz, co‑founders of Jeddah-based practice Bricklab.

“With reference to broader phenomenological definitions of Being, for us, architecture plays an essential role in shaping a collective understanding of place, time, and society. Social narratives, geopolitics, climate, and ecology define the unique context of each site, influencing how people experience and interact with their surroundings.”

From Riyadh to Dubai and Doha to Beirut, Cairo and Tunis, these 100 names represent the best talents in architecture, interior design, product innovation and sustainability in our region

Attaché, which opened in late September in Riyadh‘s Diplomatic Quarter, transforms a former equestrian club into a destination for music enthusiasts, off-duty diplomats, and innovators.

An Archive for Modern Glass by BRICKLAB and 6:AM in the foreground and Whispers from the Deep by T SAKHI: Tessa & Tara Sakhi in the elevator

Once a gritty and bustling light-industrial area, ‘JAX Creative District’ was reimagined as a meeting place for creatives and a celebration of the town’s rich and varied history.

In 2015, a group of visionary artists, led by Ahmed Mater, mobilized against the limiting currents of the cultural practices of their time.

Paul Bouet and Bricklab, Abdulrahman and Turki Hisham Gazzaz, will discuss the issues linked to the concept of heritage in their architectural and research practices.

After over three decades of a ban across the country, Saudi Arabia reopened its cinemas in 2018.

ArteEast is pleased to present an interview with Abdulrahman and Turki Gazzaz

The first part of the project by the founders of Bricklab includes a book and an exhibition

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Set on a 12,300 m2 plot along the eastern periphery of Ad Diriyah's former industrial quarter.

Since the 1980’s, Saudi society witnessed a period of extremely conservative governance, supported by a skepticism towards the wholesale changes the local population witnessed after the discovery of oil.

Won the Art Jameel International Design Award for its proposed design of Hayy:Cinema

Designers' Workshop: Focus on the Gulf

Saudi artists on show at German art festival for first time

Saudi Artists Impress German Nature Lovers With Their Installations

Tales From The Gulf: The New Arab Creativity

The Gulf Arab States in Venice: Architecture, Representation, and the Perils of Politics

‘Spaces in Between’ Brings KSA Architecture to Venice Biennale

July/August 2018 issue
Global Patronage Issue
Title o Saudi pavilion article: 24 hours in venice

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Venice: Finding Freespace

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The Venice Biennale beyond the Giardini & Arsenale: 9 stops not to miss in the city

See Highlights from the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale
This year’s edition is dedicated to the theme of “Freespace”

Around the world: we tour the National Pavilions at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale

Architecture exhibition at 2018 Venice Biennale shows its human face

Highlights from the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale

Architecture of Change

Saudi’s pavilion for Venice Biennale reflects country’s tension between tradition and liberalisation

Abdulrahman and Turki Gazzaz
Interview with the architects, founders of Bricklab

La Biennale di Venezia, 16th International Architecture Exhibition

Saudi Venice Biennale debut follows Cannes

Three to see: Venice Architecture Biennale
From a church divided by concrete walls to a dose of Brexit washed down with cups of tea

The Saudi pavilion responds to the FREESPACE theme of the 16th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia with Spaces in Between

‘Spaces in Between’; Saudi Arabia’s debut Pavilion at the International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2018

Pavilion at venice biennale architecture exhibition shows role of design in fabric of Saudi Arabian cities

Pavilion At Venice Biennale Architecture Exhibition Shows Role Of Design In Fabric Of Saudi Arabian Cities

Saudi Arabia pavilion debuts at International Architecture Exhibition

Meet the Saudi architects making their debut at the Venice architecture biennale

Architects Turki Gazzaz and Abdulrahman Gazzaz, Founders of Bricklab

Towards vision 2030 - Ambasciata Arabia Saudita

Pavilions at the 2018 Venice Biennale

Majlis talk: Vassilis Oikonomopoulos in conversation with Abdulrahman Gazzaz

Saudi Arabia’s First-Ever Exhibition At The Venice Biennale Will Offer Space To Think About The Future

Arab Renaissance 4: Saudi Arabia’s first Arts Book Fair is underway as Casablanca IBF opens and Cairo IBF closes. Publishers look the other way

Saudi Arabia’s first art book fair comes to Jeddah

Saudi Art Council Launches Fifth Edition of 21,30 in Jeddah

Saudi Art Council Gears Up For Annual Contemporary Art Event

Artists Explore Cross-Cultural Collaborations During Corcoran Symposium

A New Saudi Arabia to the world: We are open for business

Hidden Talents - Jeddah

In pictures: 10 things that caught our eye at Amman Design Week 2017

BD Barcelona champions Arab designers with new collaboration project

BD Barcelona teams up with four GCC-based designers for exhibition during Dubai Design Week

Amman Design Week: The Hangar Exhibition

Unlimited Doha Design Prize shortlists 21

Art Books Jeddah
BD Barcelona (Postcraft Collection- Project: Taola)

Spaces In Between

At MAAT Looks At Post-Global Conditions In The Pandemic

The exhibition design follows these lines of thought

His latest curatorial project at MAAT, Lisbon