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The House that Wisdom Built
Sharjah’s newest cultural icon projects its bold ambition blending traditional architecture with cutting edge design
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The House of Wisdom, which commemorates Sharjah’s year-long tenure as World Book Capital 2019, is designed to further the emirate’s distinctive standing as a hub of knowledge and culture. Reinterpreting the traditional library as a social platform for learning supported by innovation and technology, the House of Wisdom aims to be a centre for culture, education, arts and scientific discovery. Developed by the Sharjah Investment Development Authority (Shurooq), the House of Wisdom is considered a model for libraries of the future, especially in the way it merges traditional and digital knowledge sources to cater to every segment of the community.
