The Oman Cultural Complex has been designed by French firm Architecturestudio for the city of Muscat. Pictured in this rendering, it is set to include a new national theater, national library and an exhibition center. Greenery will be planted around the complex and its undulating roof is designed to mirror the look of Oman's sand dunes. <strong>Scroll through to see more renderings of the design</strong>.
The Oman Cultural Complex has been designed by French firm Architecturestudio for the city of Muscat. Pictured in this rendering, it is set to include a new national theater, national library and an exhibition center. Greenery will be planted around the complex and its undulating roof is designed to mirror the look of Oman's sand dunes. Scroll through to see more renderings of the design.
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The complex is designed for Oman's hot climate and includes a shaded central plaza with a cooling water feature.
The complex is designed for Oman's hot climate and includes a shaded central plaza with a cooling water feature.
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The library, theater and exhibition buildings will surround the plaza on each side, creating what architects describe as a "village of culture." <br />
The library, theater and exhibition buildings will surround the plaza on each side, creating what architects describe as a "village of culture."
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Pictured, a rendering of the theater building, which will host events ranging from local plays to dance and opera.
Pictured, a rendering of the theater building, which will host events ranging from local plays to dance and opera.
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The complex draws inspiration from its surroundings, including white pillars across the site that are intended to resemble palm trees.
The complex draws inspiration from its surroundings, including white pillars across the site that are intended to resemble palm trees.
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Lead architect Rene-Henri Arnaud says the design is intended to attract international visitors, local residents and students. Pictured, a rendering of the library.
Lead architect Rene-Henri Arnaud says the design is intended to attract international visitors, local residents and students. Pictured, a rendering of the library.
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Giving the impression of an oasis, the complex will be surrounded by trees and greenery, all of species that can be found in Oman.
Giving the impression of an oasis, the complex will be surrounded by trees and greenery, all of species that can be found in Oman.
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There is no confirmed completion date for the project, but work is expected to begin on the site by the end of the year.
There is no confirmed completion date for the project, but work is expected to begin on the site by the end of the year.
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