Public Authority for Electricity and Water: Design Competition

Location: Muscat

Name of client: PAEW (The Government of Oman)

Detailed description of project:

The design of the Public Authority for Electricity and Water aims to highlight the Omani tradition through a traditional architectural style that is well balanced with modern design, the design also focuses on the private use of this building through symbolizing the combination of the energy of water and electricity for a sustainable future.

the upper part of the building represents a more modern and sustainable image, merging both traditional elements with photo-voltaic and utilizing other sustainable components and materials. However; the lower part of the building imitates the Omani Aflaj through water cascading at the entrance, thus resembling the traditional side of the building.

Total Built-up Area: 14,000 m²

Construction Cost: 14,200,000 $

Services Provided: Design Competition