Located on Saadiyat Island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi, the new Louvre will provide an inspiring, high-quality space for stunning works of art from around the world, many on loan from the Louvre in Paris. Buro Happold has been selected as multi-disciplinary engineer on this venture, which is one of the most innovative, exciting and challenging museum projects to be built in recent times.
Jean Nouvel
Classical Museum - Louvre Abu Dhabi
Dubai Opera House by Jean Nouvel
The project is a competition submission by Jean Nouvel. Although Zaha's scheme have won the project, this proposal shows a new drametic persepctive for viewing an opera.
Doha Tower Jean Nouvel
The high cylindrical Structure is designed as a dia grid. It is mainly structured using a central core that is used for stairs and lifts. The dia-grid facade is helping to structure and balance the building as well. The structure is fairly regular compared to others built in the last decade.