Uzbekistan is set to build a new National Museum, with the architectural concept developed by world-renowned Japanese architect and Pritzker Prize laureate Tadao Ando. The exhibition concept is being handled by German studio Atelier Brückner, according to the Foundation for the Development of Culture and Art.

"His architecture is recognizable worldwide for its simplicity, precision, and special attitude to space and light," said Saida Mirziyoyeva. She emphasized the importance of involving world-class architects in landmark projects in Uzbekistan. "The objects they create remain in cities for decades and themselves become works of art, a new part of its history and cultural heritage," she noted.

The project is being implemented on the basis of a presidential decree dated July 1, 2025. In August last year, Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid the first stone at the foundation of the future complex. Notably, Tadao Ando first presented proposals for the museum to the president back in 2019.

The museum territory will cover 3.9 hectares, with the total building area exceeding 40,000 square meters. The complex will consist of a three-story main building and two underground levels. The architecture uses three main geometric shapes — circle, square, and triangle — symbolizing the harmony of Eastern and Western cultures.

About 60% of the space is planned for educational and research activities. It will include exhibition halls, a large library, restoration laboratories, conference halls, educational spaces, and areas for families and children. The museum will be able to accommodate up to 3,500 people at a time, and the exposition will feature around 10,000 historical and artistic items.

According to the Foundation for the Development of Culture and Art, the museum is conceived not only as an exhibition space but also as a major cultural and public center. This is Tadao Ando's first large-scale project in Central Asia. The planned opening date for the complex is 2028.

Source: uznews.uz