Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has given the green light for the second phase of Dubai’s heritage architecture preservation project. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to safeguard the emirate’s cultural and architectural legacy, aims to protect […]
This day in history we feature the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Museum of Art in New York City was opened to the public on this day in 1872. Trivia – Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, colloquially “the Met”, is the largest art museum in the Americas […]
Dubai: The University of Birmingham Dubai’s iconic new campus has won a Special Prize in the prestigious Prix Versailles 2022 global architecture and design award. Airports, university campuses, passenger stations and major sports facilities around the world are in the running for the award, with six nominees chosen in each category. The University of Birmingham […]
This day in history we feature Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this museum opened in New York City on this day in 1959. Trivia – Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of […]
DUBAI: The journey of Expo 2020 Dubai is to be commemorated in a series of luxury books, with the first four on sale now. The coffee-table-style books, which have been launched in collaboration with high-end publisher Assouline, focus on areas such as the design and architecture of the three Thematic Pavilions, the journey of creating […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Museum of the Future, as Dubai’s new iconic landmark officially opened its doors to the world with a new message of hope for all humankind. The 77-metre tall architectural marvel will provide […]
DUBAI: The Museum of the Future in Dubai epitomises the country’s diverse natural ecosystem, which boasts a vast range of local flora, fauna, terrestrial and marine wildlife. At first glance, one cannot help but notice the huge green plateau upon which the building stands. On closer inspection, guests discover that the hill is in fact a […]
A striking steel tower inspired by Van Gogh’s brushstrokes. A cozy 3D-printed homemade from the surrounding soil. An airy gallery outpost on its own island. These are some of the new buildings and renovations deemed the “most show-stopping” of the year by Architectural Digest. The magazine has selected 20 groundbreaking projects for its new Works […]
VENICE: The National Pavilion UAE was awarded the Golden Lion Award for Best National Participation at La Biennale Architettura 2021 at an awards ceremony in Venice on August 30. The Golden Lion award is the Biennale’s top honour. Curated by Wael Al Awar and Kenichi Teramoto, Wetland, the National Pavilion UAE’s tenth exhibition at La […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station for the public on Sept. 1, 2021, well ahead of the launch of Expo 2020 events. The station will enter the service with a new billing as the biggest underground station in the entire Dubai Metro network on both the Red […]
Dubai: The Israeli pavilion at Expo 2020, is 15 meters (M) high and 1,550 square meters (SQM) built up area. The architecture draws its inspiration from the arid landscapes of Israel and other Middle Eastern countries. The pavilion adopts the shape of sand dunes and shaded Middle Eastern streets. These dunes are framed by seven […]
