Bahrain World Trade Centre
Manama, Bahrain
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The 2006 LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology within a Large Scheme The Arab Construction World for Sustainable Design Award.
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Key Data
Location
Manama, Bahrain
Project Type
Commercial, Mixed-Use, Iconic
Client / Developer
Awal Hoteling W.L.L.
Architect / Consultant
WS Atkins & Partners
Main Contractor
Murray Roberts
Façade Area
39,305 sqm
Scope of Work
Design, supply, manufacture and installation of the façades:
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Unitised Glazed Curtain Walling 39,305 sqm
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Aluminium Cladding 12,570 sqm
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Aluminium Brise Soleil 1,368 sqm
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Aluminium Fins 1,520 sqm
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Stainless Steel Railing / Balustrade 1,640 sqm
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Stainless Cladding 500 sqm
Levels
50
Project Height
240 meters
Date of Award
2005
Date of Completion
2009
Overview
The strikingly beautiful building has become synonymous with Bahrain. Its cool colours and sleek aesthetics create an ultra-modern backdrop, against which global corporations, luxury brands, and five-star hospitality meet architectural ingenuity and flair.
Insights
The Bahrain WTC has an intelligent and environmentally responsive design. Enough buffer spaces have been incorporated between the external environment and air-conditioned spaces to reduce solar gain on the building. High-quality solar glasses used with a low-shading coefficient reduce the air temperature of the building. Balconies to the sloping elevations with overhangs also provide appropriate shading. The opaque fabric elements of the building are given enhanced thermal insulation.