Beit Al-Manoufy as an example of the role of architecture in preserving a country's heritage and culture.
Located in Al-Balad, Jeddah's historic downtown recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, the Beit Al-Manoufy guesthouse is an example of the local Hijazi architecture. In order to protect this iconic heritage building while promoting culture and art, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture commissioned Saudi and international heritage architects and exhibition designers (Urban Phenomena, Christophe Martin Architects, La Meduse) to transform the abandoned guesthouse into a permanent museum and music center. The building now hosts the Tariq Abdulhakim Center, whose name pays tribute to the preeminent Saudi Arabian musician. The Center includes a museum showcasing a selection of the late artist's works and personal belongings, and a music archive center preserving written and audio recordings of Saudi and Arab music.
| ISBN: | 9788857250090 |
| Publication date: | 25th June 2026 |
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| Publisher: | Skira an imprint of Skira Editore |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Genres: |
Architectural structure and design |
Beit Al-Manoufy as an example of the role of architecture in preserving a country's heritage and culture.
Located in Al-Balad, Jeddah's historic downtown recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, the Beit Al-Manoufy guesthouse is an example of the local Hijazi architecture. In order to protect this iconic heritage building while promoting culture and art, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture commissioned Saudi and international heritage architects and exhibition designers (Urban Phenomena, Christophe Martin Architects, La Meduse) to transform the abandoned guesthouse into a permanent museum and music center. The building now hosts the Tariq Abdulhakim Center, whose name pays tribute to the preeminent Saudi Arabian musician. The Center includes a museum showcasing a selection of the late artist's works and personal belongings, and a music archive center preserving written and audio recordings of Saudi and Arab music.
Beit Al-Manoufy features in the following genres: Architectural structure and design
Beit Al-Manoufy is available in Paperback
Beit Al-Manoufy was written by and published by Skira an imprint of Skira Editore
Beit Al-Manoufy has 112 pages
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