Al Salam Palace
History
The original landmark palace was built in the 1960s to accommodate visiting heads of state.[1] In the 1990s, the palace was severely damaged during the Iraqi invasion and thought by many to be beyond repair.[2] The palace is part of the new Kuwait National Cultural District (KNCD).[3][4]
The palace will reopen as a museum dedicated to the history of Kuwait told through its 15 rulers.[1] The design will retain the palace’s original character while incorporating contemporary additions and meeting the highest international construction standards.[1] Visitors will follow in the footsteps of heads of state and VIPs, arriving in the Rotunda, the heart of the original palace, before beginning a journey through nine recreated palatial rooms and galleries. The new palace will border the new Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre and be part of Kuwait’s new cultural landscape.[1]
Al Salam Palace consists of:[1]
- Museum to tell the history of Kuwait through the story of its rulers
- Visitor Centre
- Palace Garden
The project is being procured on a design build basis and SSH architecture firm has been appointed by Combined Group Contracting.[1]