Unprescribed: Semantics of Space

This panel explores space as a journey, a fluid experience shaped by our shifting relationships with the environment around us. Snøhetta, in conversation with Fuad Al Therman, former Director of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), delve into the art of “prepositions” as a design method. Together, they reveal how subtle spatial interactions can evoke lasting impressions and emotional resonance. The discussion highlights how design fosters not only purposeful use but also spontaneous moments of ownership, delight, and discovery, where people redefine their connection to space in unexpected ways.