Architecture Centre in Bahrain

 - Barbara Zettel

With a minimalist reinforced concrete structure, Noura Al-Sayeh and Leopold Banchini have compacted the urban fabric of the historic centre of Muharraq in Bahrain. The House of Architectural Heritage they designed there provides space for various events and exhibitions related to the theme of architecture. In addition, the centre houses sketches, photos and writings by John Yarwood, who documented the architectural heritage of this city on the Persian Gulf in the 1980s.

Architecture Centre in Bahrain
Behind the strip of glazed elements, which can be slid open over their full 26-metre length, the external walls of the adjoining building are an exhibit in their own right. © Dylan Perrenoud

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