Pearl Museum

The Pearl Museum, located in Manama, Bahrain, and executed by Grupo Galrão, represents a singular approach to the application of natural stone in demanding cultural and climatic contexts. Designed by Studio Anne Holtrop, this building was recently included in Time magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Places 2024, underlining the international recognition of its distinctive architecture. The project evidences the versatility of Portuguese natural stone and its capacity to adapt to diverse geographical and cultural realities.

The stone chosen for the museum was Moca Creme, supplied by Frazão Rochas, an option that combines aesthetic value and technical performance with the resistance necessary to withstand the extreme conditions of the Persian Gulf climate. Its durability and stability make it especially suitable for projects in regions with large thermal amplitudes, reinforcing the competitiveness of Portuguese stone in international markets.