Dubai Archeaology Museum
The Dubai Archaeology Museum is designed as a new landmark for it’s city. Suggesting both artefact and building, architecture and archaeology, ancient and modernity, this iconic building would draw visitors from across the Gulf Region and the world.
Located at the historic mouth of Khor Dubai lies the Shindagha Historic District; once the first point of contact with seafaring cultures. The site ties the Dubai Archaeology Museum to the foundation of Dubai, while recognizing the historic significance of marine culture in the development of the city and region.
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Role: Architectural Design/Competition Proposal
Situated on the edge of Shindagha’s northern most peninsula, a mysterious, gravity defying, bronze ring floats over Khor Dubai. This floating architectural ring will be a fusion of the sky, the earth and the sea; a synthesis between traditions through powerful contemporary expression. Its cylindrical form recalls the historic watchtowers of Dubai and the enigmatic structures of the Umm al-Nar culture while its articulated metal surface is reminiscent of the hand-crafted Mystery “Anklet” discovered at Saruq Al Hadid.