The design development phases followed in 2007 to 2012 and the construction of the museum from 2013 to 2017.
Louver abu dhabi floor plan.
The european steel design award in 2017 received with waagner biro the louvre abu dhabi dome specialist and winner of the most.
One of the most anticipated projects in the persian gulf louvre abu dhabi designed by pritzker prize winning architect jean nouvel opened on november 11th 2017.
Artworks from around the world are showcased at the.
Explore our museum galleries what s on exhibitions and events to prepare your visit.
Prior to the completion of the museum the louvre abu dhabi has already been the recipient of three international awards.
Following a thirty year agreement between france and the united arab emirates the louvre abu dhabi museum showcases artworks on loan from both state owned french museums including the louvre the centre pompidou the musée d orsay the musée de l orangerie the musée du quai branly the musée national des châteaux de.
The patterned roof permits daylight without too much heating or wind and features such as the stone floor and wall cladding keep the building cooler for.
Welcome to louvre abu dhabi.
The louvre abu dhabi is an art and civilization museum located in abu dhabi united arab emirates the museum is located on the saadiyat island cultural district it is approximately 24 000 square metres 260 000 sq ft in size with 8 000 square metres 86 000 sq ft of galleries making it the largest art museum in the arabian peninsula.
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The louvre abu dhabi.
Louvre abu dhabi also employs passive water and energy conservation and highly efficient heating ventilation and air conditioning hvac systems as well as lighting and sanitary fittings.
The louvre abu dhabi.
Such elementary observations have influenced louvre abu dhabi.
Wishing to make their country a top cultural destination internationally recognized for art education and culture the leaders of the emirate of abu dhabi launched the development of this major universal art museum which opened its doors on november 11 2017.
It wishes to create a welcoming world serenely combining light and shadow reflecti.
But here the dome is a modern proposal by the difference it displays with tradition.
The concept design phase for the louvre abu dhabi project took place between 2006 and 2007.
Winner of the project of the future category of the identity design award in 2015.
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