Kuwait University, Central Administration Facilities, Shadadiyah Building, Campus Gateway, ADFA Project
Kuwait University, Central Administration Facilities
KUAF Building: New Education Facilities at multi-faculty institution of higher learning ? design by SOM / Pace
May 22, 2017
Kuwait University, Central Administration Facilities, Shadadiyah
Design: SOM / Pace
Administering world-class education facilities for Kuwait
Aerial view at dusk:

images courtesy of Pace
A unique shading system is implemented to overcome extreme heat, the design of which achieves this goal whilst ensuring each building retains an original and culturally appropriate identity.
Central Admin building, The Stairs:

Established in 1966, Kuwait University was the first in the country and has evolved into a multi-faculty institution of higher learning. The new ?University City? will bring together for the first time the university?s operations to improve the experience of students, staff and visitors. Visitors’ Center exterior perspective:

The administration facilities will become an iconic gateway to the new campus. Comprising of seven separate buildings, the facility will include main administrative and ceremonial facilities, a library, cultural centre, mosque, visitor?s centre, conference centre, a central administration building along with a ?pearl-like? convocation hall, to be used for ceremonies.
Central Admin building stairs:

The primary goals for the design of these facilities, which...