Alexandria was a gathering place, not always without conflict, but, for its day it was far more tolerant of differences than many of its neighbors. Its history as a place of transmission of knowledge helps it to be an effective model for understanding and exchange of ideas today, as represented by 'Xandria. Each culture has a very distinct means of expression and a particular vision or representation of the world. Many of the cultures represented in Alexandria developed highly sophisticated and imaginative visual and abstract thinking. The interaction and amplification of this highly creative thinking led Alexandria to the forefront of intellectual, spiritual, scientific, and artistic exploration.
Different cultures create different world views, different systems of thought and knowledge.
Xandria offers a place for such an exchange of experiences. Xandria is a new place where one can celebrate the spirit of mythic Alexandria, and understand what this place has meant to our cultural heritage. A place which incorporates a variety of attitudes and scales, a sense of community with a multiplicity of perspectives, not just multiple styles. It also provides a new way of exploring spatial constructs with new technologies. The design serves many functions and a variety of spaces.