Described as a ‘enshrouded figure’ by architects and engineers Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), the recently completed Al Hamra Firdous Tower in Kuwait City now spirals towards the gloriously sunning skies over the Persian Gulf. Three glass veils on the north, east and west sides of the form are counteracted by a near-opaque stone wall on the south face, shielding the volume’s inhabitants from the often harsh glare of the Kuwait sun.
This south-facing wall decreases the solar radiation felt by the building and defends the interior space from critical environmental conditions. The reinforced walling system is punctuated with sheltered windows which offer stunning views out towards the Arabian Gulf. Read more
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