Inspired by the idea of excavation as a facet of archaeology, “Museum for the Past” engages with the concept of excavation of the earth to reveal the concealed layers of the past. The Museum emulates the idea of unveiling the underlying fabric of the urban context. Furthermore, the architecture itself is a singular system that peels at multiple locations to reveal underlying program such as exhibition areas, entry thresholds and diffused natural lighting.
The Museum of the Past is located to maximize the connectivity between the water canal footbridge and the Jumeirah Archaeological Site. Its location along the water emphasizes its importance as a cultural landmark along the popular canal.