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3.3.3 BUILDING MATERIALS made of terracotta, concrete, and an earthen-colored terrazzo with Moroccan stone pieces, mixes in perfectly with its surroundings. The terracotta bricks that decorate the exterior are created from Moroccan soil and manufactured locally. The terrazzo on the floor and the facade is mix of local stone and marble. Terracottas porous nature allows for air and water to move through the walls Brick is energy efficient and helps regulating the temperature of the building.
3.3.4 INTERIOR The architects worked with Theatre Projects Consultant to develop the auditorium's acoustics. Concerts, film screenings, and conferences are all held here, because soundproof . Lighting engineers I.C.O.N installed lighting for the museum's exterior areas, and museum's interior, and ambient li ghting for the exhibition space after a detailed research.
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Entrance to museum from the outside through the short passage between brickwork walls and the entry courtyard, has a six-foot YSL logoStudio KO' Used the exterior patio to highlights the interaction of light and shadow using sun light. This contrast between light and dark, as well as between the outside and inside, was a key element in developing this space.visitors find themselves here completely different atmosphere
3.3.5ANALYSIS The design was inspired from the site location, climate as well as the city‘s old characteristics. Since it is located in a semi desert area, the green spaces with the water elements acts like an oasis where people go for refreshing. Like which the cafe is placed to get maximum view of these green spaces. The matetials chosen are all local and easily available. The central patio is an element of contrast that will instantly give a feeling of vastness to the users. The dark and light colors also helps in this.
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