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Architecture

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Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Rain of Light roof - in pictures

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Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Rain of Light roof - in pictures

February 12, 2015

Made of aluminium and stainless steel, the largest stars measure 13 metres in diameter and weigh 1.3 tonnes, and when all of them are in place they’ll form a constellation that adds an additional 2,000 tonnes to the roof’s weight. Silvia Razgova / The National

Stars align: Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Rain of Light roof takes shape

February 12, 2015

Musican Khalid Mohamed, right, performs at the Cultural Foundation building amphitheatre during the media preview of the Qasr Al Hosn festival in Abu Dhabi on February 8, 2015. Christopher Pike / The National

Building on a world stage

UAEFebruary 11, 2015

Abu Dhabi skyline, shot from the Eastern Mangroves showing Reem Island. Ravindranath K / The National

Abu Dhabi’s ever-changing skyline: a look at the capital’s iconic buildings

UAEJanuary 05, 2015

The Obeid Al Mazrouei building. Brian Kerrigan / The National

Walled wonders: a walking tour around Abu Dhabi’s lesser-known architecture

January 01, 2015

The Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.

Where to go: Interactive map of Abu Dhabi’s buildings

January 01, 2015

Sugumar John Ratnam, known to his pupils as Sensei John, leads a class at the Zanshinkan dojo (formerly the Aikido Club Dubai) in the Karate Centre Dubai. Clint McLean for The National

Secrets of the inside story from UAE reporters

UAEDecember 31, 2014

Grete Stern. Dreams No. 1. 1949. Gelatin silver print, 10 1/2 x 9" (26.6 x 22.9 cm). Latin American and Caribbean Fund through gift of Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis in honor of Adriana Cisneros de Griffin. © 2014 Galería Jorge Mara-La Ruche

Year in review 2014: Looking forward to next year’s can’t-miss exhibitions

December 25, 2014

Dubai Polaroid collection: The only constant is change

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Dubai Polaroid collection: The only constant is change

December 11, 2014

The Wing building on Abu Dhabi's corniche has sat unused five years after it was completed. Photo: Silvia Razgova / The National

Flight of fancy

OpinionDecember 08, 2014

The architecture at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Abu Dhabi is an example of how the courtyard house and garden style is being reintroduced in the UAE. Courtesy Minor Hotel Group

How courtyard houses and gardens are being reintroduced in the UAE

November 20, 2014

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s iconic Rain of Light structure comes down - video

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s iconic Rain of Light structure comes down - video

Travel and TourismNovember 04, 2014

The skeleton of the Rain of Light mockup building. Silvia Razgova / The National

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Rain of Light landmark begins to recede from view

Travel and TourismNovember 03, 2014

Czech designer Petra Krausova’s Alice – a glass sculpture created for lighting company Lasvit – is one of the eyecatching pieces on display at Downtown Design in Dubai. The four-day event aims to bring national and international talent together. Sarah Dea / The National

Exhibition showcases latest in design and technology

TechnologyOctober 28, 2014

There are only three gridshells in Al Ain at the moment, but there will be nine by the time the Food Shelter is complete in late November. Delores Johnson / The National

The house in Al Ain that history is building

UAEOctober 15, 2014

Mike Arnold's ''Awe'' From Art of Architecture to the Architecture of Art (Courtesy: Mike Arnold and Showcase Gallery)

Learn how to make your own monoprint with an expert artist at Showcase Gallery

ArtOctober 07, 2014

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