Project Details

Al-Shaheen Consultants represented Al-Massaleh Real Estate Company in the submission of the technical and financial proposals for the development of the Cultural and Entertainment Center at Abdullah Al-Ahmad Street Project. This project is stage three of a general project to develop Abdullah Al-Ahmad Street, which is a prime street located at the heart of Kuwait City. It was called for by Kuwait Municipality to be bid for in accordance with B.O.T system. As a first Step, Al-Shaheen Consultants worked on the development of a strong team to undertake the Project which consisted of a group of capable specialists to cover all needed areas of the Project. Jung Brannen of Boston was the architectural consultants, Ernest & Young prepared the marketing and feasibility studies and Shams International did the Environmental assessment studies. The team worked closely with the investor throughout the project to reflect their visions and ensure their satisfaction with the proposal. The Project contains different activities that reflect the cultural and entertainment nature of the project. For Instance, Theaters, Business center, Health clubs, skating ring, play areas, museums, exhibits, restaurants, cafes and supporting services.

The project is divided in two parts which adds up to 50,000 sq m. Those were connected with a pedestrian bridge. Also this connection was stresses through the addition of a glass tube that runs through the outer façade of the 500 meter long building. Also due to the short height of the project in relation to the high rise surrounding buildings, the concept proposed strong architectural features on the corners of the project to act as a landmarks and signs.