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Oman Across Ages Museum

Oman Across Ages Museum
Phil Handforth

OMAN ACROSS AGES MUSEUM — NIZWA, OMAN

Located in Nizwa, Oman, is an architectural masterpiece, known as the Oman Across Ages Museum. Inspired by the forms of the Hajar Mountains and their canyons, the building houses of 9000 square metres of exhibition space, in which visitors can explore an impressive collection of artefacts and information showcasing Oman’s rich cultural heritage.The project is centred around the true understanding of form and material and the interaction of light in all its forms, which is why the lighting choices follow the architectural order. Therefore, each luminaire is specifically chosen to support the overall vision.

photo_credit Phil Handforth
Phil Handforth
photo_credit Phil Handforth
Phil Handforth

 

photo_credit Phil Handforth
Phil Handforth

The sheer scale of the building is to behold, and after sunset, the building’s forms can be appreciated as they are illuminated by the Radiis up-lights. The discrete, built in fixtures were supplied in a customised version, where the diffuser is engraved with a parallelogram, mirroring the paving on the expansive outdoor area. The customisation elevates the luminaires to becoming beautiful architectural details, which is just one example of the attention to detail in this project.

photo_credit Phil Handforth
Phil Handforth
photo_credit Phil Handforth
Phil Handforth

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Project data

Ubicación
Nizwa, Oman | View Map
Año Del Proyecto
2023
Categoría
Museos
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