Riyadh. The innovative research study on Islamic Architecture conducted by Professor Giovanni Francesco Tuzzolino – Professor of Architectural and Urban Composition at the University of Palermo – and his student received an important international recognition. The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia to Italy has, in fact, communicated the list of the best Master’s and PhD theses related to the area of the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula, in the scientific and humanities fields of study. Among the six awards conferred by the Saudi Kingdom, three were awarded to young graduates of the Degree in Architecture of the University of Palermo. Under the guidance of Professor Tuzzolino, they studied the architecture and spaces for a new development model for the contemporary Arab city. The award ceremony will take place at the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Italy. (9colonne)
