SSH Sessions Talks a Success at Dubai Design Week  

Designed to resemble a set of jewels, JACC is the centrepiece attraction of the country’s cultural quarter.

“SSH’s vision for the project was to bring this building of cultural significance back to life, giving it new purpose as well as making it a source of education and enjoyment for future generations of Kuwaitis and visitors to the country.”

“We are, therefore, committed to ensuring the Al Ula Winter Camp brings even more uniqueness to the exceptional location set out for it.”  SSH Leads WA100’s Middle East Top 10 for Second Year SSH has been ranked the number one Middle East practice for the second year in a row in World Architecture 100’s (WA100) 2019 list.

Some of the key sectors he handled in last twenty years were Airport, School & Colleges, Palaces, Offices & Residential, Commercial Building, Convention & Exhibition, Hotels, and Government Buildings. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction.

As part of the Amiri Diwan of Kuwait’s vision for the country to become a cultural hub for MENA region and beyond, ASCC is a world-class museum district within Kuwait City and is a celebration of Kuwaiti, Islamic and Arab culture and history. We are all very happy.”

Creating an entrance in the basement was a key decision to control the general public and school children while maintaining a clear and unobstructed main entrance.” It was built at the same time that the city’s first expansion plan was being rolled out, the Castro Plan, in 1860. SSH, in joint-venture with Studio Altieri, signed the main design consultancy agreement for the design of the Kuwait New Maternity Hospital (KNMH) with design and build contractor Impresa Pizzarotti & C SpA. ICT "SSH is very happy to be working collaboratively with respected companies such as Omran and DAMAC on a project of this calibre," said Omar Nuri, General Manager – Oman, at SSH. Thank you to every member of the SSH Family who added to the successful outcome of this charity drive.

Khalil has considerable experience of working with international and local developers, consultants, PM/CM, contractors and governmental authorities. The wonders continue inside each building, with visitors discovering jewels within jewels, as they explore the beautifully designed interiors.

At SSH, Michael is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business development and client management, and is involved in bidding, negotiation and management of major contracts. Following news of its elevated position in the WA100 2019 list to rank 69 from 72nd position in 2018, an expansion of activities, as well as winning new and repeat business across the MENA region, has meant SSH retains its crown as the Middle East’s leading practice, according to the WA100 survey. The four buildings will be accessed from spacious entrance courtyards and will sit like shining jewels within a larger public park. Following the success of the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC) winning Interior Design of the Year, Public Sector at the CID Awards, the SSH team behind that success has now appeared in CID magazine’s recent issue. “Landscape architects should be involved from the beginning in every project to ensure that site-wide considerations are factored into all design discussions.” Ray Phillips, Design Director, CSO and Senior Partner at SSH, and Lead Designer of the JACC, described to delegates how, by working closely with the client, an initial design brief had been developed outlining the scope and ultimate vision for the scheme. The development lines the banks of the historic 'Dubai Creek' adjacent to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary with the iconic skyline of Dubai as its backdrop.

He is an Associate Director overlooking Quantity Surveying and Contracts Discipline, responsible for leading the team and coordinating the production efforts of the team. The Design Middle East Awards celebrated individual excellence, company strengths and project success, with the ceremony honouring leading companies, individuals and projects from across the region’s creative design industry. In his current role, Nick oversees the performance and compliance of Kuwait’s portfolio of projects and project managers with SSH’s integrated management system and project management procedures for bidding, project delivery and resource management. “SSH has delivered landmark hospitality projects through our integrated design approach,” said Danny Warde, Resident Director – Saudi Arabia, at SSH.

Concept design was done in collaboration with Woods Bagot.