The Museum of Islamic Art- Doha, Qatar
The Museum of Islamic Art is a museum located in the Qatari capital Doha and designed by architect I. M. Pei. The museum's interior gallery spaces were designed by a team lead by JM Wilmotte of Wilmotte Associes.
The museum draws much influence from ancient Islamic architecture, yet has a unique design. It was the first of its kind in Arab States of the Persian Gulf and has a very large collection of Islamic art, plus a study and a library.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei, the Museum is comprised of a main building with an adjacent education wing connected by a large central courtyard. The main building rises five-storeys, topped by a high domed atrium within a central tower.
The cream-coloured limestone captures the changes in light and shade during the day.
The interior is no less spectacular. The centerpiece of the atrium is a curved double staircase leading up to the first floor. Above it floats an ornate circular metal chandelier echoing the curve of the staircase.
An oculus, at the top of the atrium, captures and reflects patterned light within the faceted dome. The five-storey 45-metre tall window on the north side gives spectacular panoramic views across the bay.
The geometric patterns of the Islamic world adorn the spaces, including the ceilings of the elevators. A variety of textures and materials from wood and stone has created a unique environment for the museum’s stunning collections.
The galleries, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte from Paris, France feature dark grey porphyry stone and Louro Faya, a Brazilian lacewood that was brushed and treated to create a metallic appearance, which contrast with the light-coloured stonework of the rest of the Museum. To protect the fragile antiquities on display, the exhibition rooms feature specially designed cases and lighting. Mr. Wilmotte also created custom furniture for the museum, inspired by Pei’s architectural style.
Odorizzi Porfidi lent itself with over 6,000 sq ft of material to sign the prestigious galleries.
Porfiris® pearl gray brushed and honed is used as a supporting base of the exposed pieces and as flooring. The interior walls are inlaid with precious inserts
Porfiris® of pearl gray chiselled.
Material: m2 6.000 porfiris pearl gray: Porfiris® pearl gray brushed and honed is used as a supporting base of the exposed pieces and as flooring. the interior walls are inlaid with precious inserts
Porfiris® of pearl gray chiselled.
