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National Museum of Qatar Gift Shop and Children’s Gift Shop, by Koichi Takada Architects

Koichi Takada Architects’ interiors for the recently opened National Museum of Qatar include “the world’s most beautiful museum gift shop”


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July 8th, 2019

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Interior Designer: Koichi Takada Architects

Architect: Atelier Jean Nouvel

Project Manager: ASTAD Project Management

Builder: Devoto Design

Lighting Fixtures: ERCO and IBL Lighting

 

Duration: 16 months

 

Lighting

Koichi Takada designed ceiling LED, ERCO. Koichi Takada designed linear LED, IBL Lighting.

 

Finishes

Solid European oak timber finishes, Piarottolegno SpA. Timber cladding and joinery execution, Devoto Design. ‘Rubio Monocoat’ oil timber coating and FR primer, Rubio Monocoat. ‘Spectrum Abyss’ leather upholstery, Pelle Leathers Australia. Epoxi Terraro, Existing Floor.

 

Fixed & Fitted

Ironmongery, draw runner, electronic lock mechanisms and accessories, Hafele, Blum. Custom stainless merchandising accessories, Local supplier/manufacturer.

 

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