Located by the World Trade Centre, off the Sheik Zayed Road in Dubai, stands the Museum of the Future designed by South African Architect Shaun Killa. A large part of the building is 3D printed.
I've been photographing the construction of many buildings in Dubai since we moved there in 2014. I find it fascinating watching them grow in such a short period of time. This is one of the few projects that is actually finished and not still being developed.
The Museum of the Future was due to open in September 2020 ready for Expo2020 which has now been delayed till next year, but was only completed last month.
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My husband sent me this photo earlier in the week.
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My money is some kind of gimnormous cat's eye! Who knows? this is DUbai. The Emerati's can build what they want!
ReplyDeleteit's been rumoured it will be in the shape of a helicopter
Deleteanother extraordinary piece of construction. No idea what it is going to house.
ReplyDeletewill probably be for conferences
DeleteI have absolutely no idea! But it seems to be growing very quickly, as these things always do in Dubai.
ReplyDeleteI only pass by there when I get a taxi to and from the airport
DeleteHi Suzanne, I'm sorry I can't help you there, but it does look like an interesting construction. I look foreard to seeing what it turns out to be!
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me too, its rumoured to be the shape of a helicopter
DeleteWhatever it is it looks like an interesting shape and construction. Almost reminiscent of London's Gherkin #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteA lot of the construction companies here have built in the UK also
DeleteLooks impressive, some form of sports complex?
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
it's rumoured to be in the shape of a helicopter when finished
DeleteThat is such an interesting shape. I am interested to find out what it is too x
ReplyDeletei 'll update as they build
DeleteI have no idea but it looks awesome!
ReplyDeletedoesn't it just
DeleteThat technology is absolutely amazing! How exotic!
ReplyDeleteI find it totally amazing what they build here in Dubai
DeleteSuch an amazing building already!! It amazes me how they build such intricate architecture so quickly. Cannot wait for the next update! Sim x #PoCoLo
ReplyDeleteThat photo was taken 3 weeks ago, my husband tells me it's almost finished now
Deletequite amazing what they can build these days, well, it has always been amazing what architectures have come up with for centuries now...but a 3D printed building! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning and I can't wait till it opens
DeleteIsn't that incredible, if you'd of said 5/10 years ago that we'd be 3d printing parts of buildings people who have laughted
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
At least now I know what it's called I can google it to find out more about the technology used
DeleteIt looks stunning. I can't get my head round the idea of it being 3D printed.
ReplyDeleteIt really is super what they can do over here with enough money
DeleteWhat an interesting building!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with #pocolo
Can't wait to see it when it's finished
DeleteThose are some incredible buildings. What fantastic photos. x
ReplyDeletethey sure are
DeleteLove the design - fascinating that parts were 3D printed. #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me how things work in Dubai
DeleteThat is rather cool!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to take a peak inside
DeleteWow that's a beautiful building and really cool
ReplyDeleteHopefully we'll be able to visit and explore inside soon
DeleteThat is stunning, and amazing that parts of it is 3D printed
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
It's been really good watching it from start to finish
DeleteOhh! Thanks for updating. It really is an interesting piece! x
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteYup, that is very impressive! Amazing to see how it's been constructed. That really is quite a photographic collection you're building up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, looking forward to my return next month to see what else has been finished or started
DeleteIt looks amazing! The idea of a building being 3D printed sounds crazy to me.
ReplyDeleteWell, Only in Dubai, you know.....
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