The 5ᵗʰ International ARCH+DESN Conference
(Previously: Memaryat Conference)
From Desert Heritage to Global Legacy
7-8 October 2026
24 - 25 Rabi' Al-Thani, 1447 H
Effat University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This conference examines the processes through which cultural identity is constructed, represented, and transformed across spatial, material, and digital domains. It adopts an interdisciplinary framework that brings together architecture, urbanism, interior and industrial design, as well as film, animation, and media studies, to investigate the relationships between environment, technology, and cultural expression.
The conference focuses on identity as a multidimensional construct—spatial, visual, and narrative—manifested through built environments, designed objects, and mediated representations. It critically engages with themes of heritage, sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation, with particular reference to rapidly evolving contexts such as Saudi Arabia, while encouraging comparative and global perspectives.
By bridging theoretical inquiry with applied practice, the conference aims to advance scholarly discourse on how design disciplines contribute to shaping culturally grounded, technologically integrated, and globally relevant futures.
Join us at the 5th International Conference of Architecture and Design to explore the potential of emerging technologies for architecture and design. Let’s explore how to survive and thrive in this brave new digital world.
