Being the perfect retreat to unwind from the bustle of the city life, Sharjah’s House of Wisdom is an architectural haven to escape to for a few hours of solitude.
This redefined concept designed by British architectural design and engineering firm Foster + Partners is a melting pot of knowledge for people to share ideas and converse as the venue beams with intellectual discussions amongst people from all spheres.
With a two-storey library situated on the Sharjah International Airport road, this venue has over 305,000 books as you inhale the vast information it has to offer.
As an ode to Arabian calligraphy, the modern sculpture is inspired by Arabic scrolls created by the talented British sculptor Gerry Judah.
After Sharjah being selected by UNESCO to be a host city for World Book Capital, it’s entitled so as per the UNESCO website “to carry out activities with the aim of encouraging a culture of reading” inspiring generations with its stimulating facilities making it the perfect getaway for a redefined zen experience.
So if you wish to lay back in this new cultural landmark with interactive facilities, the House of Wisdom includes lecture halls, reading lounges, exhibition spaces, a dedicated children’s educational area, a courtyard and restaurant with outdoor greenery including a landscaped garden area for relaxation, created with the intention of uniting people.
