Luxury Hotel, Afghanistan

This 5-star hotel located in Kabul, Afghanistan is envisaged to inspire, and offer security and safety, whilst maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The façade lends itself to a wedge-shaped drop-off, creates a sense of privacy and security. The courtyard between main drop-off and reception, harnesses natural light and ventilation. Tucking the swimming pool in the wind channel at the rear addresses privacy concerns.

To achieve sustainable design in such extreme climate, block walls are used and glazing is relegated to only the window size for minimum heat gain, yet manages to achieve a lightweight elevation using mashrabiyas, pergolas, sunshades, louvers and fins to further reduce heat load. This hint of local motifs among the overall contemporary vocabulary alludes to a larger statement of standing tall, literally and metaphorically, in this traditional region.

Client
HARIROD GROUP

Built Up Area 
40,000 SQ M / 430,556 SQ FT

Project Value 
USD 70 MILLION / AED 250 MILLION

Scope of Work 
ARCHITECTURE

Project Status 
CONCEPT DESIGN