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The great falcon. Zayed National Museum

LocationRome, Italy
StudioFrancesca Pompei
PhotographerFrancesca Pompei

High ventilation towers modelled on the wings of a falcon signal the new Zayed National Museum, by British studio Foster + Partners on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. It is dedicated to the UAE founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and celebrates the history and culture of the Emirates. The Museum is defined by its five giant steel towers that intend to emulate bird wings, symbolising the local love for falconry. Designed with an eco-friendly approach, Zayed National Museum is also cooled by the faceted mound that envelops its exterior, evoke desert topography and landscape.