Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait

Project Title: Construction, completion and maintenance of the Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait at Sharq
Client: Ministry of Public Works for CRSK
Design & Construction Supervision: Gulf Consult
Consultant: Arab Engineers
Main Contractor: Jariah General Trading & Contracting Est.
Subcontractor: Alamiah Building Co. KSCC
Subcontract Scope: Precast & GRC works
Subcontract Value: KD 118,000.000
Completion Year: 2008

Alamiah was awarded the subcontract for design, manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of structural precast and prestressed concrete slabs & topping as well as GRC cladding works for the Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait at Sharq next to the Behbehani Complex, Kuwait.

Project Brief
The Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait is located next to the Behbehani Building at Sharq, Kuwait. This building comprises of 12 floors developed over a plot area of 1,750m2, and have the capacity to accommodate 150 employees. It also have an Auditorium, Library, Exhibition Hall and various secure Document Stage Facilities and Workshops. The total gross area is about 18,000m2 including two basements and one unoccupied shell floor provided as future expansion space.In addition to staff offices and related support provisions, other special functional areas have been accomodated. These include the Chairman's Suite and Executive Offices, VIP and Pre-function Lounges, Diwaniya, 300 seat full facility.

The architectural massing and character reflect Kuwait's pride and aspirations with the Kuwaiti flag engraved in the specially created "picture wall". The distinct mural will be visible from far and at night the flag will be depicted by fibre optic lighting.