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The Floating Gardens
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Firm
YEAR
2010
Implementation in Phases
The Purpose of this initiative is to create a pedestrian friendly environment for
the entirety of Kuwait City, Therefore, The project is to be implemented in phases.
Phase one spans from Al Jahra Gate to Safat Square, connecting to all the buildings
along side its path. Once phase 1 is complete, the remaining phases begin to be
constructed sequentially one by one. Constructing the Project in phases ensures
that traffic flow is not inhibited nor affected. The goal of the Floating Gardens is to
ensure that all of Kuwait City can enjoy a pedestrian friendly environment.
Fahad Al Salem Street
What was once the most iconic boulevard in the entire
region (becoming the highlight of the middle east)
has transformed into a deteriorated state comprised
from rundown two story buildings and low income
commercial stores. Although, there has been an
attempt to revive the street by demolishing some of
these rundown buildings, the fact remains that the
street in general has yet to transform into an avenue
that would return Kuwait City on the world map as a
leader and innovator. A proper vision of the future is
needed to achieve this, one that takes into account
Kuwait’s heritage and culture, and brings back into
light the iconic elements that allowed Kuwait City to
become the center of the region.
Challenges
When faced with the challenge of reviving Fahad Al
Salem street into the iconic boulevard it once was, one
mus first understand the challenges that must first be
overcome. To list them, the challenges are as follows:
1. Create an Identity
2. Regulate Vehicular Traffic
3. Revive Gardens and Plazas
4. Create Friendly Pedestrian Facilities
5. Create a City Icon
To overcome such challenges, one must ensure that no
negative side effects are created. One must tackle a
challenge with a solution and ensure that the byproduct
remains just that, a solution, and not another challenge.
Construction Process
The Construction Process is to be
developed and implemented in
phases. Prioritising that the flow
of traffic is not hindered while
construction is taking place.
Architectural Language
The architectural language
prescribed to the form is not a typical
one, comprised of four elevations
and a roof similar to the buildings in
the area. The purpose of the floating
gardens is to provide a pedestrian
lobby for these buildings and not to
compete with them architecturally.
VIDEO
http://youtu.be/7FdWg9L5p_E
The Purpose of this initiative is to create a pedestrian friendly environment for
the entirety of Kuwait City, Therefore, The project is to be implemented in phases.
Phase one spans from Al Jahra Gate to Safat Square, connecting to all the buildings
along side its path. Once phase 1 is complete, the remaining phases begin to be
constructed sequentially one by one. Constructing the Project in phases ensures
that traffic flow is not inhibited nor affected. The goal of the Floating Gardens is to
ensure that all of Kuwait City can enjoy a pedestrian friendly environment.
Fahad Al Salem Street
What was once the most iconic boulevard in the entire
region (becoming the highlight of the middle east)
has transformed into a deteriorated state comprised
from rundown two story buildings and low income
commercial stores. Although, there has been an
attempt to revive the street by demolishing some of
these rundown buildings, the fact remains that the
street in general has yet to transform into an avenue
that would return Kuwait City on the world map as a
leader and innovator. A proper vision of the future is
needed to achieve this, one that takes into account
Kuwait’s heritage and culture, and brings back into
light the iconic elements that allowed Kuwait City to
become the center of the region.
Challenges
When faced with the challenge of reviving Fahad Al
Salem street into the iconic boulevard it once was, one
mus first understand the challenges that must first be
overcome. To list them, the challenges are as follows:
1. Create an Identity
2. Regulate Vehicular Traffic
3. Revive Gardens and Plazas
4. Create Friendly Pedestrian Facilities
5. Create a City Icon
To overcome such challenges, one must ensure that no
negative side effects are created. One must tackle a
challenge with a solution and ensure that the byproduct
remains just that, a solution, and not another challenge.
Construction Process
The Construction Process is to be
developed and implemented in
phases. Prioritising that the flow
of traffic is not hindered while
construction is taking place.
Architectural Language
The architectural language
prescribed to the form is not a typical
one, comprised of four elevations
and a roof similar to the buildings in
the area. The purpose of the floating
gardens is to provide a pedestrian
lobby for these buildings and not to
compete with them architecturally.
VIDEO
http://youtu.be/7FdWg9L5p_E
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