American International University
Following decades of upheaval in Kuwait, NBBJ was commissioned to reimagine the interiors of three buildings for the new American International University (AIU) in Kuwait City, which strives to empower students and academics to become innovators and creators.
A new home for the next generation of leaders and visionaries, the design draws inspiration from a young group of Kuwaitis determined to rebuild their natural landscape through the planting of 350,000 trees. The interior design embodies attributes of these desert trees through the exploration of warmth, pattern, canopy and dappled light.
features
The campus’ interstitial spaces pull from the qualities of Middle Eastern seed pods—vibrant colors, unique forms and textures—resulting in environments that promote creative thinking and informal collaboration.
Project Details
Client Name
American International University
Square Footage
449,931 SF
Program
Classrooms, lecture hall, breakout zones, focus spaces, student center
Services
Interior design, lighting design
Phase
Completed
Client Name
American International University
Square Footage
449,931 SF
Program
Classrooms, lecture hall, breakout zones, focus spaces, student center
Services
Interior design, lighting design
Phase
Completed
IIDA Columbus Honor Award, Education
IIDA Design Awards, Silver Prize, Institutional
IFI Design Distinction Award, Finalist, Learning
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards, Finalist, Higher Educational and Learning
Mix Interiors Mixology Award, Winner, Public Sector Project of the Year
SBID International Design Awards, Finalist, Public Space
IIDA Columbus Honor Award, Education
IIDA Design Awards, Silver Prize, Institutional
IFI Design Distinction Award, Finalist, Learning
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards, Finalist, Higher Educational and Learning
Mix Interiors Mixology Award, Winner, Public Sector Project of the Year
SBID International Design Awards, Finalist, Public Space
