The Floating Gardens
Sustainable and Ecofriendly proposal for Kuwait traffic congestions Kuwait City / Kuwait / 2010
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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.
Real Estate Development
The Floating Gardens will provide
an opportunity for Real Estate on
Fahad Al-Salem Street to flourish.
The project will provide incentive for
developers to develop towers that do
not only focus on offices; it will allow
them to venture into developments
that range into commercial and
entertainment markets; providing
better income to the developer and
market as a whole.
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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...
- Year 2010
- Status Unrealised proposals
- Type Parks, Public Gardens / Bars/Cafés / Bridges and Walkways / Underground Stations / Strategic Urban Plans
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