Rawasheen: Jeddah’s Architectural Identity Featured in Khaleeji 27

 From the facades of old houses in Historic Jeddah, wooden rawasheen, with their intricate geometric details, have become part of a Gulf sporting event. They inspired the visual identity of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27), which concludes today in Jeddah.
 Rawasheen are among the most prominent architectural elements of Historic Jeddah. Their wooden forms and intricate geometric patterns provide natural ventilation and allow light to enter. They also enable residents to look outside while maintaining privacy indoors. Rawasheen are made using the "Manjour" technique, which creates interwoven geometric patterns in wooden pieces with precisely spaced openings.
 The official Khaleeji 27 logo was inspired by these historic rawasheen, with its elements interlocking to form the shape of the tournament trophy. The design presents an element of the area's architecture in a contemporary visual language that reaches audiences across the Gulf countries.
 As the tournament continued and fans of the Gulf national teams arrived in Jeddah, the rawasheen returned from the logo to their original place on the facades of Historic Jeddah.