the Siyadi complex of buildings is one of the last surviving spatial and architectural testimonies to the pearl fishing economy in muharraq, bahrain. the architectural restoration project was designed by Studio Anne Holtrop for a museum and a mosque, adjacent buildings of great historical significance, constructed with coral stone. the initial step was to remove all non-original additions implemented in the course of time, replacing missing parts by extending the existing walls along the lines of the historic foundations. the new walls feature a plastering technique that requires a first rough coat followed by a second coat to create surfaces with irregular contours and a smooth finish.
the main exhibition hall, with a ceiling height of 7 metres, displays pearl jewellery and loose pearls from collections of the bahrain national museum, of Mattar jewellers, and of Cartier. n55 light fittings blend seamlessly into the ceiling, allowing the monumental architecture to take centre stage. the priceless objects exhibited are highlighted by n55 parete soffitto con braccio light fittings, shedding discrete downward illumination for dedicated lighting.



