Shihab,
I work in this company and a few more facts about this museum and its official launch.
The design for the Zayed National Museum was officially unveiledby His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Set amongst lush gardens, the design features five soaring pavilions, representing the feathers of a falcon's wing, reaching a height of 124 metres, towering over the glittering waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Scheduled for completion in 2014, the Zayed National Museum also stands as a symbol of the modernity of the UAE, and its rapid progression over the past forty years. The spirit of excellence and endeavour and great faith in the future of the Emirati people has been behind the fundamental growth in economic, social, education and health sectors, and the museum will help ensure that future generations can appreciate the enormity of these changes.
The museum will showcase Sheikh Zayed's story and the lasting influence of his reforms. Sheikh Zayed's concept of a modernised nation determined by strong guiding principles of education, culture, faith and the protection of the environment made him one of the world's most respected leaders.
The museum, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, following an international competition, is being developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of Saadiyat Island. The Zayed National Museum utilises sophisticated architectural techniques with a special focus on environmental sustainability, which was an essential element of Sheikh Zayed's worldview.
The museum emerges from a landscaped oasis, which celebrates Sheikh Zayed's legacy of 'greening the desert'. While it is designed in harmony with its surrounding environment it is indeed an iconic reflection of Sheikh Zayed's powerful vision.
The design of the museum draws inspiration from falconry, a powerful symbol in the UAE and part of its cultural heritage and way of life, with five towers reminiscent of the wing tips of the birds. The design also serves to deliver environmental advantages, as the buildings are positioned to channel air through the museum, reducing the energy demands required to cool the complex. The towers are also designed to take advantage of the regions constant sunshine, with carefully positioned openings drawing light in to illuminate the interior spaces in a creative manner.
Sheikh Zayed understood the importance of the conservation of wildlife and the land, which became a central tenet of his philosophy.
The Zayed National Museum has been founded in the spirit of Sheikh Zayed's work on behalf of Emiratis and people everywhere. It will be a place for all, reflecting Sheikh Zayed's renowned warmth that he extended to people from all walks of life.
More Info http://www.zayednationalmuseum.ae
Scheduled for completion in 2014, the Zayed National Museum also stands as a symbol of the modernity of the UAE, and its rapid progression over the past forty years. The spirit of excellence and endeavour and great faith in the future of the Emirati people has been behind the fundamental growth in economic, social, education and health sectors, and the museum will help ensure that future generations can appreciate the enormity of these changes.
The museum will showcase Sheikh Zayed's story and the lasting influence of his reforms. Sheikh Zayed's concept of a modernised nation determined by strong guiding principles of education, culture, faith and the protection of the environment made him one of the world's most respected leaders.
The museum, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, following an international competition, is being developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of Saadiyat Island. The Zayed National Museum utilises sophisticated architectural techniques with a special focus on environmental sustainability, which was an essential element of Sheikh Zayed's worldview.
The museum emerges from a landscaped oasis, which celebrates Sheikh Zayed's legacy of 'greening the desert'. While it is designed in harmony with its surrounding environment it is indeed an iconic reflection of Sheikh Zayed's powerful vision.
The design of the museum draws inspiration from falconry, a powerful symbol in the UAE and part of its cultural heritage and way of life, with five towers reminiscent of the wing tips of the birds. The design also serves to deliver environmental advantages, as the buildings are positioned to channel air through the museum, reducing the energy demands required to cool the complex. The towers are also designed to take advantage of the regions constant sunshine, with carefully positioned openings drawing light in to illuminate the interior spaces in a creative manner.
Sheikh Zayed understood the importance of the conservation of wildlife and the land, which became a central tenet of his philosophy.
The Zayed National Museum has been founded in the spirit of Sheikh Zayed's work on behalf of Emiratis and people everywhere. It will be a place for all, reflecting Sheikh Zayed's renowned warmth that he extended to people from all walks of life.
More Info http://www.zayednationalmuseum.ae
--- On Mon, 29/11/10, hydarali shihab <hydarali@live.com> wrote:
From: hydarali shihab <hydarali@live.com>
Subject: [www.keralites.net] Falcon-Inspired Museum
To: "Keralites" <Keralites@YahooGroups.com>
Date: Monday, 29 November, 2010, 17:15
Foster + Partners recently unveiled this design for a museum on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Named after UAE founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Zayed National Museum will be dedicated to the history and culture of the country.
Because of the Sheikh's love for falcons, the museum will feature five lightweight steel towers that resemble the wings of the bird. This theme is further celebrated by a gallery devoted to the subject, along with an outdoor arena for live displays with hunting birds.
Located within a man-made, landscaped mound, the galleries are anchored by a dramatic top-lit central lobby, which brings together shops, cafes, an auditorium and informal venues for performances of poetry and dance.
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