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National Museum of Qatar NMoQ – Jean Nouvel

National Museum of Qatar NMoQ – Jean Nouvel

2018

Inspired by the desert rose crystal, the National Museum of Qatar by Jean Nouvel is a sculptural landmark that reimagines the museum as an immersive, experiential journey. Located along Doha’s Corniche, the building’s interlocking disc-like forms radiate from the historic palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, which is preserved at its heart.

The architecture echoes the geological formations of the Qatari desert while housing a narrative-driven exhibition path that weaves through history, ecology, culture, and national identity. The complex structure is composed of over 300 massive, curved discs—both walls and ceilings—that create dramatic cantilevers and spatial variety.

More than a container for artifacts, the museum itself becomes a symbol of Qatar’s evolving identity—merging innovation, heritage, and architectural ambition in one of the most distinctive museum buildings of the 21st century.

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