THURSDAY 9 MAY 2013 •
[email protected] • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 inside MARKETPLACE Ang Lee: • Lifestyle Restaurants Group to open two new eateries: My family values Nino and Baba Chapatea P | 6 P | 8-9 HEALTH • Fluids may prevent constipation better than fibre P | 7 WHEELS • All-new Cadillac XTS unveiled in Qatar • 2013 Honda Civic gets more sporty P | 10 BOOKS • Writing is like going to dark place: Murakami P | 11 TECHNOLOGY • Looking for a comeback, Zynga CREATING ART embraces FarmVille P | 12 IN CONCRETE LEARN ARABIC • Learn commonly World-renowned architect Jean Nouvel, who used Arabic words is the designer of National Museum of Qatar, and their meanings shares his views on architecture and his works. P | 13 2 PLUS | THURSDAY 9 MAY 2013 COVER STORY Nouvel’s inspiration for the National Museum came from the crystallization of sand which takes place in the desert. What inspires a master designer? By Isabel Ovalle ean Nouvel, the rock star of architecture and author of local landmarks such as Doha Tower and the upcoming National Museum of Qatar, was in Qatar this week and Jtook part in a lively and well-attended discussion at the Museum of Islamic Art. In the packed courtyard of MIA, the renowned architect shared his views on architecture and his works, in response to questions from Todd Reisz, also an architect and profes- sor, and the audience. The event was organised by the Doha Architecture Forum, an informal association of the local design community. Jean Nouvel has been heading his own architecture firm for more than 35 years.