The Payon Dana Theater announced that it officially joined the list of candidates for the category of “Institute’s member” of the Royal Institute of British Architects in the Middle East region for 2025. This step represents a prestigious international recognition of the distinction of the architectural and cultural identity of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Royal Institute of British Architects highlighted the design of the Payon Dana Theater with open spaces – which was supervised by President Marwan Laqman, founder and director of SL Architects – as it collected innovation with creativity together with great mastery, while maintaining inherent details in the local environment.
As one of the most prestigious and best in this field, the institute awards represent the recognition of the amazing architecture, which was distinguished by exceptional designs and sustainable social impact. The winners will be announced during the Dubai Design Week, specifically on November 7.
On this occasion, Ibrahim Al -Serafi, Senior Director of Utilities at the Payon Dana Theater, said: “We are pleased to witness the candidacy of the Payon Dana Theater in the Awards of the Royal Institute of British Architects in the Middle East region, where its design has been centered – since the initial stages – to strengthen the cultural and creative presence of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the international scene.
This step is also a testament to the vision and talent of Eng. Marwan Laqman and the SL Architects team, and the growing position of the Kingdom as a global center for design and architecture. “
For his part, Eng. Marwan Luqman, founder and director of SL Architects, commented: “We are very grateful for our nomination by the Royal Institute of Engineers for British Architects to win this prestigious award.
The Payon Dana Theater represents a production for many years of pursuit and ambition stemming music, and creative and sustainable creative design that is inspired by local culture data. Every successful event organized on the wood of this architectural edifice gives us a sense of pride and happiness, as we are witnessing the interaction of the audience and artists together in evenings full of joy and pleasure. “
It is worth noting that the Royal Institute of British Architectural Institute in the Middle East region honors projects that establish architectural creativity standards at the regional level.
The Payon Dana Theater is classified as a distinguished list of competitors, where each of them is evaluated based on the integrity of the design, environmental performance and community contribution.
The Payon Dana Theater has become a national landmark and a global destination for live entertainment, as it can accommodate about 10,000 seats, and has a strategic location in the Sakhir area. He is designed to accommodate major events, and to give the visiting fans an improved experience.
This candidacy stands as a witness to the growing role of the Kingdom of Bahrain in establishing the standards of architectural designs between the countries of the region. It also emphasizes its ability to embrace innovative projects based on innovation and creativity, and enjoy wide echoes around the world.
