When Architecture Meets Museums: An Architectural Analysis of the National Museum of Qatar

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فن

الملخص

Qatar has recently expanded its museum sector as part of its strategy for economic diversification and tourism enhancement, as well as to fulfill its ideological aspirations for identity formation, heritage, and national branding. The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) represents an iconic cultural institution that embodies such objectives through its innovative architectural design and immersive storytelling. This thesis explores an architectural analysis of the NMoQ, examining how its spatial organization, materiality, and exhibition strategies reflect the cultural character, national identity, and history of Qatar. This study employs a qualitative methodology, including literature sources, site observations, case study analysis, and architectural theories. Employing theoretical frameworks such as Francis Ching's concepts of spatial organization and Catherine Dee's notion of architectural “fabric,” the research explains the use of form, space, and urban context in the museum’s design. This study reveals the significance of the NMoQ as a tool for nation-building, heritage preservation, and community engagement. Designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel, the museum's striking form was inspired by the native desert rose, symbolizing Qatar's geological and cultural heritage. The study highlights that the NMoQ is not only an architectural landmark but also a tool for cultural education, storytelling, and national branding. The interlocking disc structure showcases a fusion of organic inspiration and contemporary construction techniques, reflecting Qatar's commitment to balancing tradition and modernity, and local and global aspirations. The study concludes that museum architecture offers valuable insights into future cultural developments and how museum architecture in the Gulf region and beyond can reflect identity and change.

روابط وملفات

التعريف والنوع

رقم الوثيقة

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رقم العقد

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نوع الوسائط

Crawler

نوع المحتوى

الرسائل العلمية

صيغة المصدر

رسائل ماجيستير

نوع الملف

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أسماء الملفات

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ألقاب المؤلفين

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اللغة

English

المصدر والدورية

اسم المصدر

When Architecture Meets Museums: An Architectural Analysis of the National Museum of Qatar

المحتوى والصفحات

عدد الصفحات

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كلمات الباحثين

Museum sector - Architectural theories - Economic diversification - Tourism enhancement - Storytelling

إشراف وإعداد

الإشراف

Mamdouh Mohamed Sakr

الإعداد

Doaa Mustafa Hashim Abu Zaid

الاقتباسات الببليوغرافية