Outside The Museum

The landmark structure housing the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, who describes his composition for the building as “intentionally ‘messy’, moving into clarity”. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will have spectacular views of the Saadiyat Cultural District and Arabian Gulf.

Open to the elements, the Guggenheim’s cones recall the region’s ancient wind-towers, which both ventilate and shade the museum’s exterior courtyards in a fitting blend of Arabian tradition and modern, sustainable design.

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