mahra alnuaimi
University of Sharjah
LIBRARY
A futuristic Islamic library located in the middle of AL Sharjah city where the skyscrapers are surrounding it, where the sunset through the cloudy sky is wrapping the building with all the beautiful colors. the library location made it like if the knowledge is spreading all over the city from the center. Regarding the futuristic features, the building is still representing AL Sharjah city by having an Islamic patterns and Arabic calligraphy all over the exterior and the façade of the building. The interior part of the library is also merging with the Islamic language, where arches, columns, domes, etc. are representing that. Books are packed all over the shelves showing how rich of a library it is. Where at the same time, local people are setting in harmony together under the sunrays that are penetrating through the glass and the openings, reading, and educating themselves about topics that they are interested in. while being able to see the outside and the sky from the roof if the library to feel more connected to the outer surrounding of the building while being isolated in a clam space.
Museum
A futuristic Islamic inspired art museum located in Al Sharjah city, with colorful exterior façade and Islamic elements like domes and patterns. Those features help the museum to blend within the culture and respect the Islamic environment of Al Sharjah. The sunset sky reflects beautiful color in the façade of the museum to make it more colorful and then the museum as a whole building reflecting itself on the water surrounding it, to give the place more of a natural environment. The museum contains interesting paintings for people to gather around and look at. But not to forget the fascinating exterior walls that will grab the people interest before even entering the museum.
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