A cross-section view of the building's interior, showing how the barjeels or wind towers are embedded into the structure. Courtesy Aidia Studio
A render of Aidia Studio's design for the Barjeel Museum for Modern Art. On the outside the structure appears fortress-like and closed off, while the inside opens up to a interconnected courtyards. Courtesy Aidia Studio
The wooden canopy's design is inspired by the complex motifs of Arabic architecture and by the ancient Emirati weaving patterns Courtesy Aidia Studio
A render of the building's design from the outside. The wooden roof is linked to wind towers within the building, allowing for ventilation and temperature control. Courtesy Aidia Studio
In Aidia Studio's design, the galleries are laid out as a circuit leading to internal courtyards, allowing visitors to journey through the space gradually. Courtesy Aidia Studio
The galleries are organised below street level to avoid sun exposure and thermal gains that could damage the artworks. Natural light is filtered through sky lights and transition spaces. Courtesy Aidia Studio
A render of the building's exterior view. Courtesy Aidia Studio
A cross-section view of the building's interior, showing how the barjeels or wind towers are embedded into the structure. Courtesy Aidia Studio
A render of Aidia Studio's design for the Barjeel Museum for Modern Art. On the outside the structure appears fortress-like and closed off, while the inside opens up to a interconnected courtyards. Courtesy Aidia Studio
The wooden canopy's design is inspired by the complex motifs of Arabic architecture and by the ancient Emirati weaving patterns Courtesy Aidia Studio
A render of the building's design from the outside. The wooden roof is linked to wind towers within the building, allowing for ventilation and temperature control. Courtesy Aidia Studio
In Aidia Studio's design, the galleries are laid out as a circuit leading to internal courtyards, allowing visitors to journey through the space gradually. Courtesy Aidia Studio
The galleries are organised below street level to avoid sun exposure and thermal gains that could damage the artworks. Natural light is filtered through sky lights and transition spaces. Courtesy Aidia Studio
A render of the building's exterior view. Courtesy Aidia Studio
A cross-section view of the building's interior, showing how the barjeels or wind towers are embedded into the structure. Courtesy Aidia Studio
Could this be the next cultural landmark in Sharjah?
A look at Aidia Studio's design for the Barjeel Museum for Modern Art, which recently won the Tamayouz Excellence Award’s Rifat Chadirji Prize
