BAKU LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
Inspired by and organised around the iconic Sangi-Mugan lighthouse, a symbol of engineering excellence and historical significance for Azerbaijan, the Baku Lighthouse Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the lighthouses dotting the Caspian Sea while highlighting the significant role of the Port of Baku in the development of lighthouse services in Azerbaijan. Designed in 1891, […]
HISTORICAL PALACES
Saudi Arabia is placing significant emphasis on preserving its heritage for future generations. As part of this effort, the Ministry of Culture is undertaking an extensive campaign to renovate and rehabilitate major historical palaces across the country. This initiative aims to protect and celebrate the nation’s rich history, ensuring that its cultural landmarks remain vibrant […]
10 REGIONAL MUSEUMS
The ambitious Ten Regional Museums Project falls in line with the Saudi government’s commitment to preserving and enhancing the Kingdom’s national heritage. Ten regional museums in Saudi Arabia are seeing the light of day to encourage the exploration and appreciation of local history and heritage. Avesta Group has provided a full range of services for […]
AL QIBLATAIN MOSQUE EXHIBITION
The Al Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah, renowned as the site where the direction of prayer (Qibla) shifted from Jerusalem to Makkah, holds profound historical and spiritual significance in Islamic heritage. Avesta Group was entrusted with shaping its exhibition project, delivering end-to-end services from content research and production to exhibition planning, design, and operations. We established […]
LACTOPOLE
Lactopôle – the Dairy City, located in the town of Laval, is a museum dedicated to the history of milk production in France through the Besnier family and the company they founded in 1933, Lactalis. On the group’s original site, visitors can discover dairy traditions through the more than 2,500 objects presented there – both […]
DISCOVERY SPACE OF LA RANCE TIDAL POWER
Avesta Group worked on the rehabilitation of a former tidal power station in La Rance, France. The Tidal Power Station, inaugurated in 1966 by General de Gaulle, held the title of the world’s largest tidal power station by installed capacity. Situated at the estuary of La Rance River in France, it generates energy at a […]
MUSEUM OF TIME – GRANVELLE PALACE
Avesta Group supported the restoration of the Granvelle Palace, which was subsequently repurposed to house the Musée du Temps (Museum of Time) in Besançon. A symbol of Renaissance architecture in Franche-Comté, the palace underwent restoration to accommodate this unique museum dedicated to the history, sciences, and watchmaking of Besançon. The Musée du Temps showcases mankind’s […]
UDARNIK CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
Udarnik, once a Soviet cinema, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of Boris Iofan, a renowned Soviet architect, within the House on the Embankment residential complex. This iconic structure is celebrated as a jewel of constructivist design. Avesta Group took on the challenge of revitalizing this historic site, envisioning its transformation into a […]
NAUSICAA
Avesta Group contributed to the development of the Nausicaá aquarium, now the largest in Europe. Originally conceived in the early 1980s, Nausicaá aims to be more than just an aquarium; it’s a cultural and educational center focused on ocean-related issues. With 4.5 million liters of seawater, 40 aquariums, and approximately 36,000 marine species, it offers […]
AL AIN PALACE MUSEUM
Avesta Group curated and designed the permanent exhibition for the rehabilitation plan of the Al Ain Palace Museum. The museum, a 20th-century historical building, was once the private residence and administrative seat of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan during his tenure as the Ruler’s Representative of the Eastern Region. The exhibition aims to showcase […]