Architecture Podcast (2): Origins and Challenges, with Hala Wardé

For this second episode in our mini-series looking at the architecture of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, join us under the dome for an interview with architect Hala Wardé.

An associate of Jean Nouvel and director of the project, Hala Wardé looks back with us at the Louvre Abu Dhabi adventure. From the very first sketch to the final installation of the dome, join us as we talk about the key stages of this highly challenging project.

If you liked this episode, don’t miss out on our interview of Jean Nouvel. We have explored the permanent collections together; and we discussed with Jean Nouvel his response to a historic challenge, namely building the first universal museum in the Arab world.


“On Show” is a podcast produced by the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Our warmest thanks to Hala Wardé for giving us this interview.

This podcast episode is also available in Arabic and French on the Louvre Abu Dhabi mobile app and all your favourite podcast apps.

Executive production: Amine Kharchach, Marine Botton.

Recording: Amine Kharchach.

Post-production, music and mix: Making Waves.

Show Cover: Maysa Sultan.