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National Bank of Kuwait headquarters
NBK Skyscraper Building in Sharq, financial district design by Foster + Partners, Architects
6 July 2022
National Bank of Kuwait headquarters in Kuwait City completes
Design: Foster + Partners, Architects

photos © Nigel Young / Foster + Partners
National Bank of Kuwait headquarters building news
Foster + Partners has recently completed the new headquarters for the National Bank of Kuwait. Located on a prominent site in Kuwait City, the 300-meter skyscraper has a distinctive presence among the buildings of Sharq, the city?s growing financial district.

The new building brings all of the bank?s corporate employees together under one roof, promoting synergy and enhancing wellbeing. The design combines sustainable features and structural innovation, providing an energy efficient passive form, shielding the offices from the extremes of Kuwait’s climate.
Stefan Behling, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: ?The new headquarters for the National Bank of Kuwait represents the coming together of an innovative environmental strategy and a diverse programme as a distinctive landmark that stands out on the Kuwaiti skyline. The building incorporates a sustainable, functional, and iconic design that signifies NBK?s unique presence and identity in the city.?

To the north, the curved façade reveals the panoramic views of the Arabian Gu...