Commission Initiatives

To achieve the objectives set out in the Commission’s strategy, six strategic programs were identified:

A&D Sector Regulation

A program focused on the development of a clear and comprehensive set of regulations and guidelines for the architecture and design sector.

• Architecture and Design Policy Development.

• Architecture and Design Academic Development.

A&D Sector Development

A program focused on stimulating sector development and enabling industry practitioners to create a greater impact on communities and society as a whole.

• King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism.

• “Designed in Saudi”.

• Architecture and Design Sector Professional Associations.

• Architecture and Design Sustainability Task Force and Summit.

• Cultural Assets Enrichment.

• Center for Arabic Typography.

A&D Education & Career

A program dedicated to supporting local practitioners on their end-to-end professional journey from education through to career progression.

• Youth Architecture and Design Creativity Development.

• Internship and Advisory Programs. Continuous Professional Development.

• Educational Enrichment Programs. Architecture and Design Incubator and Accelerator.

• National Architecture and Design Platform Add-ons.

• Najdi Architecture Academy.

A&D Content Development

A program focused on the consolidation, creation and promotion of new cultural content about architecture and design in the Kingdom.

• Architecture and Design Research Strategy.

• National Center for Documentation of Architecture and Design.

• Architectural Tourism.

• Documenting Saudi Regional Identities.

• Encyclopedia of Architecture and Design.

• Audiovisual Content Development.

• Architecture and Design Museum.

• Design Magazine of Saudi Arabia.

A&D Engage

A program focused on developing an vibrant calendar of architecture and design events and awards, directed both at the national and international public.

• Architecture and Design Competition and Awards.

• Design for Good.

• Design Days.

• Architecture and Design DESIGNathon.

ADC Activation

A program focused on the activation of the Commission, centered around communication and internal initiatives to enhance the operating model.

• ADC Operating Model Ramp-Up.

• ADC Communication Strategy.

• ADC Market Research.

• Strategic Partnerships Activation.

• Architecture and Design Practitioner and Firm Registration.