2024 - Folded wonders

The site is located in Al Khuwayr, Muscat. The site offers a unique combination of natural beauty and contemporary amenities. Due to its proximity to the coastline, the location has stunning views and warm through well-connected streets. Because of its convenient location, there is a chance to create an sea breezes. Furthermore, connecting with the local community is facilitated by the site’s accessibility architectural concept that blends in with the coastal environment and offers a warm area where locals that would recognise Oman’s maritime history and emphasise the country’s historical significance as a and tourists can enjoy Oman’s rich biodiversity and breathtaking views. The site is ideal for a museum in the exhibits to provide visitors a comprehensive look into Oman’s maritime history. Furthermore, the maritime centre. Objects of art, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations might all be included and outdoor exhibitions that promote a stronger bond between visitors and the coastal environment. An museum’s closeness to the beach makes it the perfect location for events, educational programmes, a cultural monument and source of pride for Omani citizens by embracing sustainable design principles attraction like this might draw tourists keen to learn about Oman’s nautical history and establish itself as Oman’s abundant sunshine and coastal environment, emphasises the integration of natural light. The and interacting with the local community. The museum’s architectural ideas, which takes inspiration from give the interior areas a cosy, welcoming feel. As a focal point, a skylight will let sunlight stream deep into building’s large windows, which are arranged thoughtfully throughout, maximise daylight penetration and improve the sense of space while reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day, supporting the museum’s interior, producing dynamic light and shadow displays. Furthermore, well planned windows sustainability and energy efficiency. In addition to improving the museum’s visual appeal, this focus on understanding of the facade and how it functions throughout the day. The shade that is produced due to natural light gives visitors a better understanding of the surrounding environment and offers them a better the foldings and the roof change throughout the day and gives the visitors a new experience everytime they visit the museum.