Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) hosts a wide range of cutting-edge facilities and labs, which facilitate the exploration, development and production of New Media and Digital Art.

Through the centre’s main entrance and welcoming reception desk, visitors can access the exhibition space, used to host exhibitions from internationally renowned artists and residents alike. Alongside this are a restaurant and gift shop, as well as a workshop and two of the educational centre’s classrooms.

One floor down, the centre features several cutting-edge facilities, dedicated to an innovation-led study of new media art and the intersections of art, science and technology. These include an immersive space for lectures and performances; a fully equipped fabrication lab including for 3D printing, computer numerical control (CNC), laser cutting and construction; a motion-capture studio; bespoke sound-editing studios; a bespoke sound recording studio, foley recording room and production control suites; and a post-production control room. This level also has a dedicated virtual and augmented reality production studio, a projection room, dark room, assembly and construction space, a library, and a video and film studio.

The lowest level is home to DAF’s design lab and film studio, joined by two workshops, video post-production studios, and a meeting room; all catering to a wide spectrum of disciplines within the field of New Media and Digital Art.

The main component of the educational centre is located on the mezzanine level, with three classrooms and a workshop. This level also offers an entrance to DAF’s administration offices.

Don’t miss DAF’s restaurant terrace on the top floor, with stunning views overlooking the surrounding historical neighbourhood.

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FACILITIES & LABS

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