Architectural cool
This building sits on a small island in Doha, capital city of Qatar. It’s only been opened since 2008 but has fast become a must-see part of any visit.
For me, the Museum of Islamic Art became less about its beautiful treasures and more about this standout piece of architecture. The geometric pile of cool white stone dazzles against the blue skies of an Arabic winter, full of sharp lines and cool detail. Inside, the clean theme continues, and there is a show-stopping central atrium, topped with a beautiful skylight.
This may well be my favourite building in the world so far. Take a look for yourself…
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Excellent photography and better perspective. Please check the pictures of this project https://lmvaldezsite.wordpress.com/2017/02/25/second-project/ Im trying to have a critical opinion in architecture. Thanks
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Great imagery love the simplicity
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Thank you for your comment. Yes, this building has a lot of very clean lines. Wonderful :)
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I moved to Doha in March 2016 and, since then, never bothered to pay this spot an actual visit. Great collection & thanks for sharing! You just inspired a visit 👍🏻👌🏼
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Thank you for coming by to comment. I’m glad these photographs have encouraged you to visit the museum – it really is a wonderful building. I hope you enjoy going to see it :)
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I just turned into a fan! Do you mind if I use some of your photos to practice my sketches? I will definitely credit you. Cheers
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Hi Sophie, I’m pleased to hear that! It would be great to see some of your finished work :-)
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Fabulous photos. I’m always impressed by your ability to extract viewpoints and details to share the best of these beautiful buildings with us.
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Hi Noeline, thank you so much. That’s lovely to hear from someone with a very well-trained eye. This building appealed to all my senses so it was a very great pleasure to capture.
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Brilliant photography, Mike! I love the whole set, but the standout ones for me are Museum Skylight, Geometric and Into the Shadows. Really great work! :D
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Thank you very much, Richard, I appreciate it! I think it may just show that when you have great material to work with, you really enjoy capturing it. This is a stupendous building without a doubt.
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Stunning choices of angle and light and I agree with Jane that the inclusion of people lends a scale to the images that might not otherwise be discernable. I do love how the archietect has included wonderful elements of Islamic art into a thoroughly modern building.
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Hello Lee, lovely to hear from you and glad you like the set – I have to say it’s one of my most enjoyable yet. And really, such great material to work with. If you go to Qatar and see nothing else, you’re not doing badly.
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It’s not on my list for the next 2 years, but maybe on the way to Russia . . . . .?
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Is that your next big trip? Lovely!
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Not quite, Japan in a few days, then Fiji, then NZ and finally Russia. I’m busy spending the kids inheritance lol :)
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That sounds pretty delightful to me. I guess stop-offs are necessary when you’re starting out from a far distant continent…
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Excellent work, Mike. Terrific light, angles and inclusion of people in your images.
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Hello Jane, thank you so much. It was such a pleasure to have this to work with and I’m also pleased there were people to place some frames. You must pop in if you ever find yourself in Qatar!
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