National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops

Inspired by Dahl Al Misfir (Cave of Light), the National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops echoes Koichi Takada’s vision of bringing nature back into architecture, establishing relationships that connect people and nature through design. Using 3D modelling software, the shops are a 3D puzzle, comprising 40,000 individual wooden pieces. Each is unique, fitting only with its corresponding piece and were assembled by hand on-site. The intensity of the design and craftsmanship pays homage to Jean Nouvel's desert rose inspired architecture and celebrates the natural Qatari heritage of the desert-scape.

Koichi Takada Architects is a leading architecture practise that believes in enriching the communities through organic design. We create value by delivering spaces that bring nature back into the urban environment.

Based in Sydney with now of offices in Doha and Tokyo, Koichi Takada Architects delivered award-winning designs across Residential, Hotels, Restaurants, Commercial and Cultural projects. This team of 50+ architects has established an international reputation and is creating inspiring and unique spaces across the Middle East, Asia, North America and South America.

2019 Awards List

* Winner of Architecture Masterprize
National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops - under Interior Design Retail category
* Gold Winner of DRIVEN x DESIGN Sydney Design Awards
National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops - under Interior Design Retail category
* World’s 100 Greatest Places
National Museum of Qatar - Awarded by TIME Magazine
* Shortlisted in WAF / INSIDE Awards
National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops - under Retail category
* Longlisted in Dezeen Awards
National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops - under Retail Interior category
* Shortlisted in World Interior News
National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops - under Retail category
* Silver of Driven x Design NOW Awards
National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops - Commercial - Visual
* The Top 10 Architecture Firms in Australia
Awarded by ÅVONTUURA
* Member of Green Building Council of Australia
* Member of Architects Declare Australia
* Special Honoree / Project of the Year
Arc - Awarded by Architizer A+Awards
* Winner of Popular Choice and Jury Awards
Arc - under Multi-Unit category, Awarded by A+Awards
* Finalist of World Architecture Festival
Arc - under Completed Buildings - Mixed-Use category
* Shortlisted in World Architecture News Awards
Arc - under Mixed-Use category
* Longlisted in Dezeen Awards
Arc - under Housing Project category
* Winner of Think Brick Awards
Arc - under Horbury Hunt Commercial Award category
* Editor’s Gold Mark of INDE.Awards
* Honorable Mentioned INDE. Awards
Arc - under Multi-Residential Building category
* Winner of Asia Pacific Property Awards
Arc - under Multiple Residence category

2018 Awards List

* Bronze Award of 12th Annual International Design Award
Arc – under Architecture – New Residential Building category
* Winner of 2018 HIA-CSR NSW Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Skye – under Apartment Complex over 10 storeys and Outdoor Projects category
* Winner of 2018 Excellence in Brick and Block Awards
Arc – under Ornamental Brick category