The city of Doha has gained a new architectural installation: the
National Museum of Qatar , with 350 meters of extension dedicated to the history of the country. Designed by Frenchman
Jean Nouvel , the project is inspired by the desert rose mineral, a crystallized sand formation that resembles a flower, typical of the Persian Gulf region.
The project’s design references the immortality of the desert while capturing the spirit of modernity in Qatar.
Large curves shape the discs that define the museum's external appearance, making the visitor's experience not only architectural, but also spatial and sensorial. The building is almost completely devoid of vertical lines, as the arches also define the building's interior appearance. The interconnection of the discs creates totally geometric spaces, unique in form and appearance.
In addition to their aesthetic equivalence with the desert rose, the discs were also designed to offer protection against sunlight, casting large shadows to ensure good passage between their galleries.
