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28-Sep-2024 Tim Betts

Traditional meets modern

There’s now a LuLu hypermarket on the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh. I thought it was interesting how they paired a new but traditionally designed Saudi door with an ultra-modern building.

DQ is becoming more Saudi, posted earlier:

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Jeremy03-Oct-2024 06:16
Unique but pleasant mix of traditional and modern architectural elements in this shot! V
Don Mottershead03-Oct-2024 01:40
Interesting.
Marjan Schavemaker30-Sep-2024 16:08
Nice combination in architecture! V
Kevin D Warren30-Sep-2024 00:46
A beautiful door indeed and good to keep a link to the past among the present. I am also wondering how it operates though.
Dennis Hoyne29-Sep-2024 23:53
Thhis seems an unusual combination. A great find and sonicelyu photographed.
Pierre Martin29-Sep-2024 23:14
splendid wood craft, like the warmth, great picture!
Julie Oldfield29-Sep-2024 19:54
It’s seems to be a culture that can’t make up its mind on how it wants to be. V
Liz Bickel29-Sep-2024 18:15
Very interesting combination. They seem to be from different centuries.
Tom Munson29-Sep-2024 17:42
I prefer the traditional. Great capture.
janescottcumming29-Sep-2024 17:28
That door is marvelous! V
Blandine Mangin29-Sep-2024 17:25
joli contraste entre les deux ! v
hayl29-Sep-2024 16:58
Beautiful door and a puzzle to find the handle to get in!
Alain Boussac29-Sep-2024 16:05
Spectacular and beautiful contrast of styles. V.
Carl Carbone29-Sep-2024 13:29
Gorgeous door!
joseantonio29-Sep-2024 13:14
interesting contrast of styles.V.