Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Riyadh Saudi Arabia Henning Larsen

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Ministry of foreign affairs riyadh saudi arabia henning larsen. He is internationally known for the ministry of foreign affairs building in riyadh and the copenhagen opera house. With firm roots in scandinavian design tradition the office grew to one of the largest in denmark the first major project outside scandinavia was the ministry of foreign affairs in riyadh establishing the firm s international reputation. The ministry of foreign affairs in riyadh is one of henning larsen s most significant projects. Palms bushes and trees create a cool vigorous oasis in the central atrium setting an attractive stage for the studies of future diplomats.

After having worked both for arne jacobsen 1952 53 and jørn utzon 1958 henning larsen 1925 2013 founded henning larsens tegnestue in 1959. Henning larsen danish architect known for his site specific design philosophy grounded in the scandinavian modernist tradition best exemplified in such buildings as the ministry of foreign affairs in riyadh saudi arabia and the harpa reykjavík concert hall and conference centre in iceland. Faia 20 august 1925 22 june 2013 was a danish architect. The institute of diplomatic studies under the saudi ministry of foreign affairs in riyadh is possibly the greenest building in the desert city.

Larsen studied at the royal danish academy of fine arts from which he graduated in 1952. Its introvert exterior as well as paradisiac interior reflect the islamic architectural tradition of the middle east.