Excavation
Heritage Museum, Welcome Center & Resort
Rediscovering Architectural heritage and culture in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Project Name: Excavation
Location: Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Function/Activity: Heritage Museum / Welcome Center & Resort
Plot: 26616.126 sqm
The kingdom of Bahrain is one of the richest islands in the Arabian Peninsula with cultural monuments that date back to the Sumerian and Assyrian times. It is the heart of fascinating temples and forts that bind the kingdom together for its profound culture. It is essential that all demographic slates of people; the youth, seniors, and even the physically impaired, get to learn and embrace the kingdom of Bahrain's deep cultural heritage and get inspired to revive what is lost.
The project would be a livable, sustainable educational cultural center, hosting multiple activities that would invite all demographics from all around the world to visit and immerse in Bahrain's true architectural identity. The former would be implemented by including water-centric views of Bahrain’s pearl diving history and water related activities; including contemporary livable areas such as resort hotels that overlook museums and refabricated historical monumental sculptures and exhibition areas.
SITE LOCATION & IMPORTANCE
TRADE RELEVANCE - PEARLING INDUSTRY - ANCIENT URBAN HISTORY
The population appears to segregate from one city to another in terms of economic class and ancestry. All of which is a result of colonization and the globalized development of the nation. The proposed solution will bring relevance to the abandoned cultural identity. As well as reviving the ancestral essence of traditional architecture. To bring the old and the new together in coexistence rather than seclusion and exclusion.
Bahrain is a trading hub for many great empires of the ancient world. In ancient times, Bahrain was part of a kingdom known as Dilmun. It was later named Tylos by the Greeks and Portuguese.
The current name “Bahrain” comes from the Arabic word “Bahr,” which means sea. Bahrain is a trading hub for many great empires of the ancient world. In ancient times, Bahrain was part of a kingdom known as Dilmun. It was later named Tylos by the Greeks and Portuguese.
With over 3000 years of pearling history, Bahrain’s kingdom was always known to be the gulf’s pearl. It is recognized throughout history for its pearling industry and prosperity of natural resources. The roman author, philosopher, and naturalist, Pliny, continuously wrote about the legendary island that long held the purity and brilliance of its stunning pearls’ beauty.
For many years, Dilmun was described to be one of the most mythical areas in the world. It is one of the most ancient civilizations that existed during the same consequential Mesopotamia and Indus Valleys era. The strategic location to Dilmun’s capital flooded Dilmun with trading importance.
SITE MAP
SITE MAP SC 1:1000
SITE ANALYSIS
DIAGRAMS
Form Development
Structural Diagram
Perspective Section
RENDERS
Night perspective view
Museum Lobby - Interior space
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN SC 1:1000
PLANS
SECTION / ELEVATIONS
SECTION A-A'
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