FRANCESCA POMPEIZAYED NATIONAL MUSEUM
High ventilation towers modelled on the wings of a falcon signal the Zayed National Museum, completed by British studio Foster + Partners on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. It is the centrepiece of the cultural district, where the Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel and the upcoming Guggenheim museum by Frank Gehry are also located. It is dedicated to the UAE founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and celebrates the history and landscape of the Emirates. The building is defined by its five giant steel towers that prevent overshadowing so natural light can enter through their glazed exteriors. Together, they are intended to emulate bird wings, symbolising the tradition for falconry. Designed with a eco-friendly approach, Zayed National Museum is cooled by the faceted mound that envelops its exterior, designed to evoke desert topography and the cultural, local roots.
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