Chapter 1
The New York original: Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral
Chapter 2
The Venetian escape: Peggy Guggenheim's palazzo
Chapter 3
The Basque transformation: Frank Gehry's Bilbao effect
Chapter 4
The desert oasis: Frank Gehry's cones in Abu Dhabi
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of the curve: inside the global Guggenheim family
Ch 4 · The desert oasis: Frank Gehry's cones in Abu Dhabi
suaz Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Cones
We watch the silver cones rise through the desert heat, Feel the wind cooling the courtyard at our feet.
suaz Nine stainless steel mesh cones and one onyx and glass cone up to 88 meters pull cool air
BETA
suaz Spin the globe and place Guggenheim museums to discover their origins and cultural relevance.
Fun Fact
Onyx and Steel: Out of the ten massive cones on the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, nine are wrapped in steel mesh, while one is crafted from glowing onyx and glass.
Glossary
cone (noun)
A solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular base to a point. Architect Frank Gehry designed the iconic cooling cones for the Guggenheim museum on Saadiyat Island.
A solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular base to a point. Architect Frank Gehry designed the iconic cooling cones for the Guggenheim museum on Saadiyat Island.
Quiz
What unique architectural feature helps naturally cool the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in the desert heat?
Quiz
How does the size of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi compare to the other Guggenheim museums?
Quiz
From which time period onward does the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi's art collection primarily focus?
Quiz
Which historical cooling mechanism inspired Frank Gehry's design for the Abu Dhabi museum cones?
Quiz
What regions are particularly emphasized in the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi's transcultural art collection?