For one place where you can indulge in the observation of various kinds of beauty, would be the National Museum of Qatar. The design of the museum's building is an iconic example of almost impossible abstract architecture, with some comparing it to that of a work of origami. The concept was derived from the shapes of desert roses, which are crystals formed in certain climates. The architect believed that these formations represent the passage of time, and thought they make a fitting basis for the design of the museum.