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New images reveal Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi is well underway

New images by developers Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) reveals Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi project is well in its developed stages of construction.

Construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi. (© TDIC / jean nouvel architects)

Construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi. (© TDIC / jean nouvel architects)

Construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi. (© TDIC / jean nouvel architects)

Construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi. (© TDIC / jean nouvel architects)

Construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi. (© TDIC / jean nouvel architects)

Construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi. (© TDIC / jean nouvel architects)

The project which was scheduled for completion by the end of this year, is located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District featured a 180m domed that with a steel latticework that in addition to serving as a decorative element, will also create a microclimate without excess solar gain. The project has also gained a three pearl design rating certificate awarded by the Urban Planning Council (UPC) as part of its Estidama Pearl Building Rating System.

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