Material Potential with the Date Palm

The date palm, an icon within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its agriculture. Stemming from age-old cultivation and harvesting, the date palm now forms one of the largest farming supply chain systems in the country. In this workshop, we explore the numerous potential uses and applications of this material including packaging, architecture, design, nutrition and climate resilience. The workshop will be conducted under three working themes: containment, shelter and nourishment.