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National Museum of Qatar

By Philip Jodidio
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This volume commemorates the opening of the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, showcasing Jean Nouvel's innovative architectural design inspired by the desert rose. The museum is constructed around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani's 19th-century palace, blending Qatar's rich heritage with its vision for the future as a vibrant cultural centre.
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Ideal for those interested in contemporary architecture, Middle Eastern culture, and museum design enthusiasts.

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This volume is published on the occasion of the opening of the National Museum of Qatar in the state's capital, Doha. It explores and celebrates architect Jean Nouvel's innovative design which, inspired by the desert rose with its interlocking disks, responds to the country's desert location by the sea.

The museum, built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani's original 19th-century palace, honours Qatar's heritage while looking to its future as a thriving cultural hub.

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Praised by Azure, the book richly captures the museum's unique design with sumptuous, full-bleed photographs and comprehensive text that illuminates every aspect. It offers readers an immersive experience, felt to be the "next best thing to being there."

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500022764

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 2120g

Pages: 308

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About the Author

Philip Jodidio is the author of numerous books, including monographs on Tadao Ando, Santiago Calatrava, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, Jean Nouvel and Zaha Hadid, as well as The New Pavilions and Casa Moderna: Latin American Living, both published by Thames & Hudson.

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