ANATOMY OF A MAJLIS
Typology
Installation
Usage
Exhibition
Location
Design Doha Biennial 2024
Floor Area
220 sqm
Scope
Concept Development
Interior Design
Construction Supervision
Date of completion
February 2024
Curator
Jack Thomas Taylor - The Media Majlis
Anatomy of a Majlis encourages visitors to explore the various roles of the majlis: Does it merely provide entertainment, or does it also offer a haven for privacy? How does it serve as a platform for meaningful conversations, and in what ways can it facilitate deeper engagement in today's context?
Despite its widespread recognition, the definition of the majlis remains elusive—its essence is often understood more intuitively than explicitly. At its core, the majlis embodies a paradox. It is pervasive in the Arab world—influencing design across disciplines—and yet defies simple categorization. It is mainstream but intricate in function.
Dissecting this cultural paragon—its design elements and social dynamics—this pavilion aims to uncover the symbolic meanings behind its structure and the ways it shapes and influences human interaction. Exposing the traditional form allows its functions to shine, prompting audiences to consider the indispensable components that define a majlis and affirm its functionality and cultural significance.
ANATOMY OF A MAJLIS
Typology
Installation
Usage
Exhibition
Location
Design Doha Biennial 2024
Floor Area
220 sqm
Scope
Concept Development
Interior Design
Construction Supervision
Date of completion
February 2024
Curator
Jack Thomas Taylor - The Media Majlis
Anatomy of a Majlis encourages visitors to explore the various roles of the majlis: Does it merely provide entertainment, or does it also offer a haven for privacy? How does it serve as a platform for meaningful conversations, and in what ways can it facilitate deeper engagement in today's context?
Despite its widespread recognition, the definition of the majlis remains elusive—its essence is often understood more intuitively than explicitly. At its core, the majlis embodies a paradox. It is pervasive in the Arab world—influencing design across disciplines—and yet defies simple categorization. It is mainstream but intricate in function.
Dissecting this cultural paragon—its design elements and social dynamics—this pavilion aims to uncover the symbolic meanings behind its structure and the ways it shapes and influences human interaction. Exposing the traditional form allows its functions to shine, prompting audiences to consider the indispensable components that define a majlis and affirm its functionality and cultural significance.
