MUWAILEH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Fall 2016

Instructor: Igor Peraza

University City Road is mainly a commercial street. The challenge was to fit a public library building in that road. The library is based on qualities of an authentic Madrasa building. Elements like the hypostyle hall, the courtyard, and the arabesque patterns were considered to create a contemporary madrasa-like library. The building’s ground floor consists on a hypostyle hall that makes the building float. The qualities of the patterned openings further implements lightness. The south side consists of a double storey courtyard.