South Sabah Al-Ahmad City
by FOSTER + PARTNERS in Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Author FOSTER + PARTNERS
City Kuwait City
Country Kuwait
Year 2040
Program City
Technical Info
Site area 61500000 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 280000 inh/ha
Home Units: 0
Jobs 145000
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description

    City Structure and Central Business District (CBD)

     

  • The city is designed with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability.
  • At the heart of the city is the CBD (Central Business District), which is bordered by a light industrial belt.
  • The CBD contains key amenities such as a sports stadium, museum, city university, and a large city park.
  • This large park branches out into the surrounding neighborhood clusters, creating a connected green network that links the entire city.
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    Neighborhood Clusters and Layout

     

  • The city consists of 10 neighborhood clusters arranged in an orthogonal grid around the central district.
  • The villa cluster is the basic residential unit, with homes arranged around a traditional Kuwaiti cul-de-sac (farige), which acts as a shaded courtyard and shared space for residents.
  • A community center is formed by multiple villa clusters, offering amenities such as local parks, shops, nursery schools, kindergartens, and mosques within 250 meters of the residences.
  • These smaller communities combine to form larger neighborhoods, each featuring a residential center with a souk, health centers, youth facilities, and primary, elementary, and secondary schools.
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    Housing Typologies and Modular Construction

     

  • The city promotes luxurious high-density living through diverse housing typologies.
  • The development will use a modular construction system, allowing for multiple configurations and supporting the local construction industry.
  • This flexible approach to construction ensures the adaptability and sustainability of the city's housing units.
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    Leisure and Recreation

     

  • Various leisure activities are planned, including desert glamping, e-biking, design galleries, and luxury shopping venues.
  • These attractions aim to provide a well-rounded lifestyle for residents, catering to both recreational and luxury experiences.
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