The projects mark Sharjah's year as World Book Capital for Unesco. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The House of Wisdom boasts a cantilevered roof, designed by Foster + Partners, and sits next to British artist Gerry Judah's sculpture, The Scroll. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The Scroll is a sculpture that has been designed by British artist Gerry Judah, and inspired by ancient Arabic scrolls. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The library and cultural centre will house more than 100,000 books. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The landscaped gardens will also include a children's playground and knowledge garden. Courtesy Foster + Partners
It will have two floors, with reading pods, exhibition spaces and a ladies-only section, plus plenty more. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The Scroll is a 36.5-metre artwork made from laser-cut rolled steel plates, which have been treated to make sure the sculpture is protected from any erosion due to sandstorms. Courtesy Shurooq-Sharjah
The cantilevered "floating" roof will have a 15-metre-wide overhang that provides shade during the day. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The projects mark Sharjah's year as World Book Capital for Unesco. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The House of Wisdom boasts a cantilevered roof, designed by Foster + Partners, and sits next to British artist Gerry Judah's sculpture, The Scroll. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The Scroll is a sculpture that has been designed by British artist Gerry Judah, and inspired by ancient Arabic scrolls. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The library and cultural centre will house more than 100,000 books. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The landscaped gardens will also include a children's playground and knowledge garden. Courtesy Foster + Partners
It will have two floors, with reading pods, exhibition spaces and a ladies-only section, plus plenty more. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The Scroll is a 36.5-metre artwork made from laser-cut rolled steel plates, which have been treated to make sure the sculpture is protected from any erosion due to sandstorms. Courtesy Shurooq-Sharjah
The cantilevered "floating" roof will have a 15-metre-wide overhang that provides shade during the day. Courtesy Foster + Partners
The projects mark Sharjah's year as World Book Capital for Unesco. Courtesy Foster + Partners
