Madinat al Fahaheel
Al Fahaheel, Kuwait
Dhow sails, Bedouin tents and fishing nets are just a few of the images evoked by the forms of this mixed-use redevelopment of an old fishing harbour. The main component is Al-Kout, a shopping and entertainment district that 'integrates modern mall architecture with Kuwait's traditional souks'. The adjacent renovated Al-Manshar complex combines shopping and entertainment facilities with offices, four residential towers, a hotel and parking. Exteriors are finished mainly in synthetic render in a variety of earth-mud hues. Interior elements such as wave-patterned blue floor tiles and sand-coloured metal signage express the place's relationship to the sea.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Location
Al Fahaheel, Kuwait
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Events
2004
Dimensions
Combined floor area: 163,733 m²; total site area: 294,040 m²
Building Usages
commercial
urban design and development