Cultural institution Qatar Museums has released visuals of the Lusail Museum, a robust, drum-shaped gallery and museum designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron.
Located on Al Maha Island near Doha, the museum will reference historic Islamic architecture throughout its interior, aiming to become a cultural destination for education, exhibitions and research.
Herzog & de Meuron has designed the Lusail Museum Qatar
Herzog & De Meuron's proposed, five-storey building will have a form derived from three spheres that intersect and overlap to distinguish the internal volumes of the museum.
Responding to the coastal surrounds, the building's exterior will be rough and sand-like, with striated concrete in an earthy tone intended to blend into the land. The museum's curving facade will be punctured with deep, recessed windows
Deep cuts and geometric punctures will create recessed windows and entry points around the museum, while a series of skylights will be scattered across the building's roofscape.
According to the studio, the building was designed to ensure visitors have a visual connection to the sea, while also protecting the art from excessive natural light.
A skylit internal street will connect the museum's spaces
A crescent-shaped, skylit boulevard will curve between the building's looping volumes and act as a connection between the entrance, central lobby and gallery programs.
In addition to a library, auditorium, cafe, prayer space and rooftop terrace, th...