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48-565: The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha , Qatar . The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal , which can be found in Qatar. The museum site includes Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani 's Palace, which is

96-497: A museum maintained and funded by a national government . In many countries it denotes a museum run by the central government , while other museums are run by regional or local governments. In the United States, most national museums are privately funded and operated, but have been designated by Congress as national institutions that are important to the country. In other countries a much greater number of museums are run by

144-493: A global network of approximately 500 nominators – women and men who live in Muslim societies and whose identities are kept anonymous throughout the award process. Independent nominations are also accepted in accordance with the award's published guidelines and procedures. Several hundred submissions are typically received in each cycle, and the master jury narrows the field to a short-list. Professional, technical reviewers visit

192-763: A primary school in Gando , Burkina Faso , that combines high-caliber architectural design with local materials, techniques and community participation. The Bibliotheca Alexandria in Egypt and the Petronas Towers in Malaysia are examples of high-profile landmark buildings. Award recipients: The 2007 Award Presentation Ceremony was held at the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This cycle marked

240-674: A role in realizing them. This includes clients, builders, artisans and decision makers. Architecture is viewed as a collaborative endeavour in which architects play a role. In the four decades since its establishment, the Award has documented more than 9,000 projects and actively contributed to the architectural discourse. It has promoted the view that architecture is deeply connected with society and can respond to issues that are of local, national and even international relevance. The Award has brought together practitioners from different geographies and fields like philosophy, social sciences, and

288-655: A sustainable and dignified shelter for a marginalized segment of society. The remaining projects were recognized for their contribution in evolving an architectural vocabulary in response to contemporary social and environmental challenges. Award recipients: The 2001 Award Presentation Ceremony took place at the Citadel of Aleppo in Syria . During this cycle, the Chairman's Award was given to Geoffrey Bawa to honour and celebrate his lifetime achievements in and contribution to

336-416: A year of its opening. The museum attracts people as it depicts Qatar's history not through paintings and sculptures but with 21st-century lights, sounds and visuals. The main building was contracted to a Korea-based company; Hyundai Engineering & Construction in 2011. The project involved the construction of the new National Museum next to the existing Qatar National Museum, which is located across from

384-529: Is administered from Geneva as part of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture , and Farrokh Derakhshani has served as Director of the Award since 1982. The Aga Khan Foundation funded the television series Architects on the Frontline which was about entries to the competition. The media watchdog Ofcom criticised BBC World News for breaking United Kingdom broadcasting rules with the series, which praised

432-423: Is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977. It aims to identify and reward architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Muslim societies in the fields of contemporary design , social housing , community development and improvement, restoration , reuse and area conservation , as well as landscape design and improvement of the environment . The award

480-530: Is associated with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is presented in three-year cycles and has a monetary prize totalling US$ 1 million that is shared by multiple winning projects. It recognizes projects, teams, and stakeholders in addition to buildings and people. The Chairman's Award is given in honour of accomplishments that fall outside

528-439: Is now preserved as the heart of the new NMoQ. The relation between the new building and the old building is part of creating the bridge between the past and the present advocated by Sheikha Al Mayassa as a way to "define ourselves instead of forever being defined by others […]" and of "celebrating our identity". The 430,000 square foot (40,000 m) museum is made up of interlocking discs that create cavities to protect visitors from

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576-468: Is to celebrate the culture , heritage , and future of Qatar and its people, embodying the pride and traditions of Qataris while offering international visitors a dialogue about rapid change and modernization. Since its inauguration, the museum contained materials which signify Qatar's cultural heritage, such as Bedouin ethnographic materials, maritime artifacts and environmental items. Ancient artifacts, most of which are locally derived, are also housed in

624-604: The Doha Corniche . The museum is designed according to the Bedouin tradition of Qatar. It includes a building in the shape of a desert rose and a 1.2 million ft² landscaped park. The project also includes a 115,000 m park with an artificial lagoon and parking spaces for 400 vehicles, a 220-seat auditorium, a research center, laboratories, a dedicated food forum, two restaurants, a café, and two museum shops, one for children. National museum A national museum can be

672-649: The Kraton Surakarta in Surakarta , Indonesia. Award recipients: The 1998 award ceremony took place at the Alhambra in Granada , Spain . The Master Jury selected seven winning projects of the 424 presented. During this cycle, special emphasis was placed on projects that responded creatively to the emerging forces of globalization . Issues such as demographic pressure , environmental degradation , and

720-721: The seat of Imamat of the Shia Ismaili Muslims , the Aga Khan had become responsible for the wellbeing of the Ismaili community, which mostly live in the developing countries of Asia , Africa and the Middle East . He was concerned at the absence of design thinking that could respond to specific challenges in those parts of the world. A relentless push for development had led to cheap copies of foreign architectural designs that held no connection or respect for

768-505: The 1950s and 1960s, previously housed at the Doha Public Library, were also put on display in the museum. The museum's antiquities department had an active role in surveys and excavations after De Cardi's expedition ended. They excavated the archaeological sites of Al Wusail and Zubarah . Materials documenting Bedouin ethnography range widely in theme. Certain objects on display were historically used as tools and weapons by

816-683: The 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The NMoQ participated in the Expo 2023 Doha , with activities and workshops for families centred around Qatar’s traditions, culture and natural environment. During the 2024 Summer Olympics , the NMoQ's Jiwan restaurant provided a week's menu for Le Dalí at the Le Meurice hotel in France. The menu focuses on traditional Middle Eastern as well as regional culinary dishes. The new building

864-496: The 30th anniversary of the award. A total of 343 projects were presented for consideration, and 27 were reviewed on site by international experts. The award recipients were: The 2010 Award Presentation Ceremony was held at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar . A total of 401 projects were nominated of which 19 were shortlisted. The Chairman's Award went to Oleg Grabar . The award recipients were: The 2013 Award ceremony

912-531: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1977. At the time, very few architectural prizes of international scope existed. It has been noted that the award emerged from "the Aga Khan's sadness at the state of architecture in the Islamic world of the 1970s", and his conviction of the importance that the built environment holds in shaping a society's quality of life. Twenty years earlier, upon inheriting

960-614: The Aga Khan recruited a number of people to help define the award. Among the first were Oleg Grabar a professor at the Harvard Department of Fine Arts, William Porter then Dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning , architectural historian Renata Holod , and Pakistani architect Hasan Udhin Khan. They were joined by others, including Nader Ardalan, Hugh Casson , Charles Correa , and Hassan Fathy . Members of

1008-680: The Bedouin, whereas others are products such as jewellery, pottery and costumes. Traditional poems are featured in the museum; most notable are works composed by Qatari ibn al-Fuja'a and former emir Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani . In 2015, Sheikh Mubarak bin Saif Al Thani presented the first written draft of the anthem to the Qatar National Museum to be put on display. It was originally scheduled to be moved to

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1056-747: The Chairman's Award was given to Hassan Fathy in recognition of his lifelong commitment to architecture in the Muslim world . Prominent architect Muzharul Islam was a member of the Master Jury of the first Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Award recipients: The 1983 award ceremony took place at the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul . Award recipients: The 1986 award ceremony took place at El Badi Palace in Marrakesh , Morocco . The brief prepared by

1104-543: The Master Jury selected 11 winners. Two themes were noted as areas of focus in this cycle: Revival of past vernacular traditions, and projects that reflect the efforts of individual patrons and of non-governmental organisations in improving society. Projects such as the Great Omari Mosque and the Rehabilitation of Asilah seek to reconstruct and preserve heritage buildings for continued use, demonstrating

1152-776: The Philippines (NMP), a government organization, operates several national museums, including: The National Museum Complex in Manila which consists of the central museums of the NMP namely the: The NMP also operates the following satellite museums: Sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Sponsored by Ministry of Defence Sponsored by the Home Office Aga Khan Award for Architecture The Aga Khan Award for Architecture ( AKAA )

1200-726: The Steering Committee for this award cycle focused on the preservation and continuation of cultural heritage, community building and social housing, and excellence in contemporary architectural expression. Six winners were chosen from among 213 entries. The conservation of Mostar Old Town and restoration of Al-Aqsa Mosque were examples of cultural heritage, the first theme, while the Yama Mosque and Bhong Mosque were noted for their innovation in translating traditional techniques and materials to meet contemporary requirements. The Social Security Complex and Dar Lamane Housing address

1248-461: The arts, who have served as jurors, steering committee members, technical reviewers, or attended seminars. The Aga Khan Award runs in three-year cycles and is governed by a steering committee chaired by the Aga Khan . A new committee is constituted each cycle to establish the eligibility criteria for projects, provide thematic direction with reference to current concerns, and to develop plans for

1296-796: The central government. The following is an incomplete list of national museums: The Albanian government operates several national museums, including: The Argentinian Ministry of Culture operates several national museums, including: The Australian Government operates several national museums through its various departments, including: In addition, a number of states in Australia also operate "national museums". These include: The Federal Public Service for Science Policy Programming in Belgium operates several museum associations: The government of Brunei operates several museums including: The following are national museums of Canada , established by

1344-560: The competition; viewers were not informed that it was sponsored content. Prizes totalling up to US$ 1m are presented every three years to projects selected by the Master Jury. Since 1977, documentation has been compiled on over 7500 building projects located throughout the world, of which over 100 projects have received awards. The 1980 award ceremony took place at the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore , Pakistan . During this cycle,

1392-496: The crisis of the nation-state , and the changes in lifestyle, cultural values, and relationships among social groups and between governments and people at large they prompted, were considered. Of the winning projects, the rehabilitation of the Old City of Hebron and Slum Networking of Indore City sought to reclaim community space in environments strained by social, physical and environmental degradation. The Lepers Hospital created

1440-746: The desert and the Persian Gulf , artefacts from Bedouin culture, historical exhibitions on the tribal wars, the establishment of the Qatari state, and finally the discovery of oil to the present. The displays and installations that explore these themes present audiovisual displays with carefully selected treasures from the museum's collections. These collections currently consist of approximately 8,000 objects and include archaeological artefacts, architectural elements, heritage household and travelling objects, textiles and costumes , jewelry, decorative arts, books, and historical documents. The museum's mission

1488-605: The desert heat. Located on a 1.5 million ft² site at the south end of Doha's Corniche, the NMoQ building rises from the sea and is connected to the shore by two pedestrian bridges and a road bridge. Originally, the museum was scheduled to open in 2016, but its opening was pushed back to 28 March 2019. Time magazine named it one of the World's Greatest Places to Visit in 2019, citing the integration of "immersive video screens and dioramas" into Jean Nouvel's architectural design. The museum welcomed more than 450,000 visitors in less than

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1536-720: The federal government of Canada and operated through an autonomous Crown corporation : Former national museums that were later shut down includes: In addition to institutions established or operated by the Government of Canada, several provinces and territories have established their own provincial and territorial museums . National-level museums in India come directly under the administrative control of Ministry of Culture , Government of India . Museums listed below are operated by Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and other ministries. The National Museum of

1584-933: The field of architecture. Award recipients: The 2004 award ceremony took place at the Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi , India. During the ninth cycle, 378 projects were nominated. Of these, 23 were site-reviewed, and the Master Jury selected seven award recipients. Notable among the recipients are the Sandbag Shelter Prototypes , developed by Nader Khalili to enable victims of natural disasters and war to build their own shelter using earth-filled sandbags and barbed wire. The resulting structures – made up of arches, domes and vaulted spaces built using superadobe techniques – provide earthquake resistance, shelter from hurricanes and flood resistance, while being aesthetically pleasing. Other winning projects include

1632-466: The heart of the Qatari national identity. From 2013 to 2023, the director of the museum was Sheikha Amna . In February 2024, Sheikh Abdulaziz H. Al Thani became director of the Museum. A tour of the museum takes visitors through a loop of galleries that address three major, interrelated themes. The galleries are loosely arranged in chronological order, beginning with exhibitions on the natural history of

1680-458: The issues of community and social housing while remaining sensitive to local culture. The Chairman's Award for Lifetime Achievements was given to Iraqi architect Rifat Chadirji . Award recipients: The 1989 award ceremony took place at the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din in Cairo. The fourth cycle of the award considered 241 project nominations. Of these, 32 were short-listed for technical review and

1728-419: The long-term future of the award. The committee is also responsible for seminars and field visits, the award ceremony, publications and exhibitions. At the commencement of each cycle, the steering committee is convened to select a master jury that is diverse in its perspectives and has in past cycles included sociologists, philosophers, artists as well as architects. In each cycle, submissions are received from

1776-406: The mandate of the Master Jury. It recognises lifetime achievements of individuals and has been presented four times: in 1980 to Egyptian architect and urban planner Hassan Fathy , in 1986 to Iraqi architect and educator Rifat Chadirji , in 2001 to Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa , and in 2010 to historian of Islamic art and architecture Oleg Grabar . Prince Karim Aga Khan IV established

1824-478: The museum. British archaeologist Beatrice de Cardi and her team were commissioned to undertake expeditions in Qatar from November 1973 to January 1974 in order to collect artifacts to display in the museum. Their most significant discoveries were at the site of Al Da'asa , which contained numerous Ubaid potsherds dating to the Neolithic period. Artifacts from the earlier Danish expeditions launched throughout

1872-409: The need for a contemporary visual language for the Islamic built environment, as well as for architects trained in modern technologies and sensitive to the diversity, values and dignity of Muslim culture – would inform the creation of the Award. By the 1970s, the decline of the built environment of Muslim societies and loss of cultural identity had become apparent to others as well. From the outset

1920-646: The new museum upon its completion. Upon Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani 's accession to the throne in 1972, he drew up plans for a national museum in order to document the country's heritage and traditions. That year, he contracted Michael Rice & Company to design the structural and functional aspects of the museum. It was decided that the building would enclose the Old Amiri Palace , a dilapidated early-20th century palace previously occupied by Qatar's former emir, Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani . A lagoon

1968-717: The opening of the new museum. An online platform called Explorer was launched in 2023 by the museum. The platform gives viewers access to online collections, an archaeology and heritage map as well as an interactive timeline of the museum. A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by the NMoQ’s director of partnerships and sponsorships and the director of the National Museum of Mongolia in December 2023. The cooperation also includes an exhibition in Mongolia in 2024, to commemorate

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2016-583: The places where they were being built. The Aga Khan also worried about the rapid disappearance of centuries of distinctive architectural tradition that embodied a continuity of Islamic values, resulting in an absence of "architecture that could speak to and about the Muslim world". These problems were most acutely felt during the planning of the Aga Khan University and teaching hospital in Karachi. Questions raised in this process – including

2064-482: The short-listed projects to understand the living impact of each one on people and the surrounding area. They prepare exhaustive documentation, providing fact-based analysis for the master jury's consideration. Over the decades, many notable figures have served on the award's steering committees and master juries, including Homi K. Bhabha , Frank Gehry , Zaha Hadid , Glenn Lowry , Fumihiko Maki , Jacques Herzog , Ricardo Legoretta and Farshid Moussavi . The award

2112-812: The significance of these spaces within their communities. Meanwhile, the Grameen Bank Housing Programme and Sidi el-Aloui Primary School apply architectural solutions to address current socioeconomic issues. Award recipients: The 1992 award ceremony took place at the Registan Square in Samarkand , Uzbekistan . Uzbek government also released a postal stamp to commemorate the award ceremony & restoration of Registan Square in Partnership with Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Award recipients: The 1995 award ceremony took place at

2160-733: The team travelled widely – from Morocco to Indonesia. They debated the cultural role of architecture, the parameters of the award and how to structure its processes. The award was shaped by consultations held with chambers of architects and ministries of urbanism and culture. The first Aga Khan Award for Architecture Seminar was held during April 1978 in Aiglemont, Gouvieux, France. Subsequent seminars have been held in Istanbul, Jakarta, Fez, Amman, Beijing, Dakar, Sana'a, Cairo, Granada and elsewhere. In seeking to define what "Islamic architecture" meant, it became apparent that no singular definition

2208-477: Was also created to provide a venue for showcasing traditional dhows and pearling equipment. Originally named the Qatar National Museum, it was inaugurated on 23 June 1975. Originally, its facilities included a 100-seat auditorium and a library. In 1980, the museum was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture . The royal palace which the museum was built around was refurbished in 2015 in preparation for

2256-404: Was constructed on the site of the old building. It was designed by Pritzker Prize -winning architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose and grows around the original twentieth century palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani . The historic palace was restored by Berlin-based architecture and engineering firm ZRS Architekten Ingenieure . This important monument to Qatar's past

2304-411: Was to be found. Instead, the seminars brought to light the diversity of what constituted Islamic architecture. This was recognized as a strength and a dormant source of creativity that the Award would seek to revive. Unlike conventional prizes that applaud the accomplishments of individual architects, the Aga Khan Award selects projects that improve the quality of life and recognizes all those who have

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