Project Name: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Architect(s): Frank Gehry
Cost: US$200 Million
Other Contributers: Adamson Associates
Website: TBA
Once again, Frank Gehry creates another of his masterpieces, and what better place to construct it than the heart of architecture? Whats more, is that this masterpiece will become his biggest Guggenheim than the others.
The design of this masterpiece, contains elements from his previous Guggenheims and other major projects, but what make this particular Guggenheim unique, is the inspiration that Gehry got to create such a place.
He quotes,
"The site itself, virtually on the water on all sides, in a desert landscape with the beautiful sea and the light place suggested some of the direction."
Regarding the facilities, this Guggenheim will feature two different galleries exhibiting various artworks. To add to that, it will feature a department of architecture and design and a center of art and design.
This project will be completed between 2011 and 2012.
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