Summary • Japanese architect Tadao Ando has unveiled plans for his first Central Asian building, the National Museum of Uzbekistan, set to open in March 2028. • The museum, located in Tashkent, will feature monumental arches and a central courtyard, serving as a cultural landmark for art exhibitions and public gatherings.
Tadao Ando has unveiled the plans for the new National Museum of Uzbekistan, the Japanese architect's first-ever building in the Central Asia region. Planned to open in March 2028, the architectural landmark reflects Ando's monumental minimalism with core inspiration from Uzbekistan's heritage.
The exterior is characterized by sweeping circular arches, welcoming visitors into a central courtyard surrounded by glass corridors. Together, circular and rectangular volum