This residency, spanning five months in AlUla, united designers from diverse backgrounds. The five design practices engaged in the residency were: bahraini – danish, Hall.haus, Leo Orta, Studio Raw Material, and Leen Ajlan.

Impactful graphic redefinition | Madrid-based graphic designer Clara Sancho crafts visual identities, exhibition designs, and publications with impactful and culturally resonant graphic redefinition.

Transformative design visionaries | Founded in 1998, Giò Forma, in partnership with Black Engineering, transcends stage design, creating transformative experiences globally, leaving an indelible mark on iconic locations.

Pioneering architectural excellence | Hopkins Architects, a pioneering architectural practice for over forty years, upholds a commitment to clear design thinking, honest expression of materials, and sustainable solutions globally.

French Moroccan architect and designer | Paris-based architect and designer Imane Mellah explores diasporic culture, material, and histories in her work, blending influences from France, Morocco, and the UK.

Pascal Zoghbi, a Lebanese designer and educator, founded 29Letters Type Foundry in 2013, garnering international recognition for contemporary multiscript typefaces and cross-cultural design

Master planning experts | Prior + Partners, an integrated master planning practice, combines design-led expertise with spatial data science to create imaginative and resilient plans globally.

Holistic architectural and interior spaces | Roth Architecture, part of Azulik Group since 2017, creates architectural and interior spaces guided by ancestry, nature, and art, offering a holistic experience.

Award-winning Saudi design studio | This Saudi design studio, fosters a holistic and contextually sensitive design process, contributing significantly to urban planning, architecture, and landscape design.

Bahraini architect and design leader | Bahraini architect Sara Kanoo, leading That Studio, combines cultural, social, and environmental sustainability in multidisciplinary projects, transforming spaces with creativity.

Saudi multidisciplinary creative house | Saudi-led and influenced, Shaddah Design Studio, challenges perceptions by crafting lasting design-led brands, integrating local insights with global appeal.

Saudi-based design and production | Teeb Made, a design and production company based in Saudi, collaborates with artists, artisans, and designers, preserving and promoting Saudi heritage through unique handcrafted pieces.