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BUILT TO INSPIRE: THE MAKING OF A MUSEUM
BUILT TO INSPIRE: THE MAKING OF A MUSEUM took place on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 at 6:00 PM (GMT+4) at New York University Abu Dhabi - Blue Hall, Arts Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Join VIÑOLY for a conversation exploring the ideas, experiences and complexities behind the design of contemporary museums. Built to Inspire: The Making of a Museum brings together leading voices from VIÑOLY for an evening exploring the thinking, design processes, and complexities behind contemporary museum architecture.
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The moderated conversation will feature Román Viñoly, Partner at VIÑOLY, and Bassam Komati AIA OEAB, Partner at VIÑOLY and Partner-in-Charge of the recently delivered National Medal of Honor Museum. Moderated by Stephanie Kinnick AIA, AIA International Secretary 2025-2026 | AIA Middle East President 2022. Drawing on built projects across four countries, the discussion will explore how VIÑOLY develops museum architecture that responds to institutional vision, visitor experience, technical complexity, and wider civic impact. The evening will conclude with an audience Q&A, with participation from both the in-person audience and those joining via the live feed. Delivered by the RIBA Gulf Chapter Sponsored by AIA Middle East
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- When
- Wed, 16 Sep 2026 · 6:00 PM (GMT+4)
- Where
- New York University Abu Dhabi - Blue Hall, Arts Center
- Address
- A6 Arts & Humanities Building / C3 Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi Campus Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway (E12), Saadiyat Marina District, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- Seminars & Talks
Questions
- When was BUILT TO INSPIRE: THE MAKING OF A MUSEUM?
- Wed, 16 Sep 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4.
- Where was BUILT TO INSPIRE: THE MAKING OF A MUSEUM?
- New York University Abu Dhabi - Blue Hall, Arts Center, A6 Arts & Humanities Building / C3 Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi Campus Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway (E12), Saadiyat Marina District, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.