Diplomacy projects

Chancery, Kuwait Embassy in Brasilia

PROJECT INFO

Location
Brasilia

Status
Built

Client
Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Type
Diplomacy

Size
4.700 sq. meters

Other Features
Corten Steel Facades

Sustainability, Rain Water re-use

The Kuwait Embassy Visitor’s House in Brasília supports the Embassy’s diplomatic mission by serving as a representational space for engagement with the external public and diplomatic delegations from partner nations.

The Chancery and Consular Building includes diplomatic offices organized around a central enclosed courtyard, along with reception and service areas. The design pays special attention to the historical dialogue between traditional Arabic architectural elements and contemporary design.

A key strategy of the project is the use of traditional arches and the repetition of archways to form transitional spaces that seamlessly connect interior and exterior environments. This approach brings the architectural expression closer to the Arabic vernacular while maintaining a modern sensibility. High-quality natural materials were chosen to ensure both an elevated aesthetic standard and long-term durability with minimal maintenance throughout the building’s lifecycle.

LEADING ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING (AE) DESIGN TEAM & project COORDINATION

Atria, Project Management, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Budget Planing, Construction Contract Administration, Comissioning