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of contemporary buildings that are emblematic of their location, and known for their distinctive architecture and groundbreaking engineering, typically images of illuminated skyscrapers come to mind. However, that isn’t the case for The Green Corner.
Located in the heart of Bahrain’s former
capital city
. Strikingly contemporary, the new landmark
has an ancient feel to it because of
the materials and methods of construction used.
The new cultural site, which opened to the public this month, includes a restoration centre for historical artworks and manuscripts, managed in co-operation with Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandria, as well as an archive of Bahraini art and literature. Its titular collection is a full ecological and environmental library. Located next to the Muharraq Green Gate and near the Unesco World Heritage-listed