Thesis Book - Seeds of Hope

PROGRAM
The façade acts as a reflection of our society
today, while the monolithic walls embody our history
and culture. The galleries bring to mind the very
origins of space and knowledge. Each of the country’s
eight significant historic periods is represented in
a dedicated space designed to house representative
artifacts. Through this sequence of spaces, one unfolds
a voyage of learning and discovery. Carved ramps and
stairs overlook the foyer with the sequence of galleries
unfolding in an intriguing and complex geometry. The new
museum’s 56 meter square cube represents the significance
of 7 and 8 in Islamic culture. There are seven verses in
the Koran, here representing rebirth, and eight principal
galleries in the program, the indeterminate open sky
acting as a metaphor for the future.
STRUCTURE
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SECTION A-A
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