مختارات ديوان المعماريين متحف الفن الإسلامي قطر | ||
MEAA Journal | ||
Article 1, Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2016, Pages 30-31 PDF (1.77 M) | ||
Document Type: Architectural Engineering | ||
DOI: 10.21608/meaaj.2016.6244 | ||
Author | ||
Yehia El Zainy | ||
Abstract | ||
This contemporary museum is inspired by the Islamic architectural principles of light, geometry and water. Built on reclaimed land off the coast of Doha, the island museum comprises a five-storey main building and an education centre with a courtyard in between. The main building is monolithic limestone apart from the glass curtain walling to the north, facing the Arabian Gulf. The plan form is a square surmounted by an octagon and then a circle, which is the dome above the atrium. The dome’s facets reflect sunlight from the oculus, a play of light enhanced by chandeliers. Fountains and mist gardens complete the traditional Islamic references. | ||
Keywords | ||
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