Abstract
AbstractThis article examines a new museum architectural typology in Doha: the transformation from a heritage building to a contemporary art museum. Although there are iconic museums that receive immense amounts of attention in the city, such as the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar, it is also significant to investigate this type of museum development since it performs a different but critical role in achieving the goals of museum developments in Doha: a balance between promoting a global branding and grounding culture in the community. In this paper, the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the Fire Station Artist in Residence, which were renovated from a local school and a fire station building, respectively, are examined through documentary resources and interviews. It is found how their unique architectural transition processes have contributed to enabling an imported framework of museum institutions to enrich the local art museum scene and preserve citizens’ memory and identity.
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