Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity
In a dynamic era of architectural innovation, Saudi Arabia is pioneering a unique approach to preserving its rich heritage. By integrating traditional Saudi architecture into 3D-printed structures, the nation is forging a path that harmoniously blends the past and the future. This paper aims to show...
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| description | In a dynamic era of architectural innovation, Saudi Arabia is pioneering a unique approach to preserving its rich heritage. By integrating traditional Saudi architecture into 3D-printed structures, the nation is forging a path that harmoniously blends the past and the future. This paper aims to show the potential of 3D printing in incorporating aspects of the local culture into construction. Through an analysis of the literature review, this research selected three international case studies to analyze how cultural identity has been integrated and how it evolved into buildings through 3D printing technology. The results demonstrate that aligning 3D printing with authentic local cultural identity can significantly improve the built environment. This direction favors a synthesis between sustainability and cultural heritage, giving rise to the creation of innovative architectural structures that are rooted in the territory at the same time. This cultural reflection in innovative architecture aims to lead Saudi Arabia to reflect on the importance of its heritage while also ushering in a new era of sustainable construction, ensuring that the cultural fabric of the Kingdom remains vibrant for generations to come. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ad50fd51adf4f94891f34463fa7c5a02024-03-27T13:29:16ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-03-0114369710.3390/buildings14030697Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural IdentityMonica Moscatelli0Architecture Department, College of Architecture and Design, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi ArabiaIn a dynamic era of architectural innovation, Saudi Arabia is pioneering a unique approach to preserving its rich heritage. By integrating traditional Saudi architecture into 3D-printed structures, the nation is forging a path that harmoniously blends the past and the future. This paper aims to show the potential of 3D printing in incorporating aspects of the local culture into construction. Through an analysis of the literature review, this research selected three international case studies to analyze how cultural identity has been integrated and how it evolved into buildings through 3D printing technology. The results demonstrate that aligning 3D printing with authentic local cultural identity can significantly improve the built environment. This direction favors a synthesis between sustainability and cultural heritage, giving rise to the creation of innovative architectural structures that are rooted in the territory at the same time. This cultural reflection in innovative architecture aims to lead Saudi Arabia to reflect on the importance of its heritage while also ushering in a new era of sustainable construction, ensuring that the cultural fabric of the Kingdom remains vibrant for generations to come.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/3/697cultural identityevolutionheritage preservationinnovative architecturesustainable constructiontexture |
| spellingShingle | Monica Moscatelli Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity Buildings cultural identity evolution heritage preservation innovative architecture sustainable construction texture |
| title | Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity |
| title_full | Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity |
| title_fullStr | Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity |
| title_short | Preserving Tradition through Evolution: Critical Review of 3D Printing for Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Identity |
| title_sort | preserving tradition through evolution critical review of 3d printing for saudi arabia s cultural identity |
| topic | cultural identity evolution heritage preservation innovative architecture sustainable construction texture |
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