Stay on top of the Greenroof & Greenwall World by subscribing here: bit.ly/1HAbujW.
Developed by the Tamdeen Group and designed by architects CallisonRTKL, the 360 MALL in Kuwait is a unique luxury retail and entertainment complex. One of the most dynamic retail and leisure destinations in the region has been created, combining upscale shopping, entertainment, art, and state-of-the-art technology. Its dramatic circular shape was in part a result of rigorous zoning requirements. CallisonRTKL took architectural design inspiration from the time-honored Islamic tradition of navigating by the stars. In 2009, the first hydroponic Patrick Blanc Vertical Gardens were planted in the main Atrium and Solar Garden, and include four freestanding double-sided vegetated walls. In 2015 the Food Lounge underwent an extension project and a major feature is the new garden-themed court with a 10-meter high waterfall as a focal point.
Planted in 2017, lush vertical gardens were added including a 29 m-long narrow suspended blade known as the "Fountain Hanging Crown." Patrick Blanc selected over 21,500 plants representing over 101 species from around the world. Visually stunning, the vertical gardens function as a natural biofilter, improving the mall's air quality. The plants were chosen for their diverse form, color, and texture to create a soothing and relaxing canvas of a tropical forest. The 360 MALL is a favorite destination for great shopping, food choices, and pleasing plus soothing environment to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of a beautiful, green and charming oasis.
In 2015 a massive 360 MALL Extension commenced with a 5-star luxury Grand Hyatt Hotel, additional shopping and leisure activities, and the 7,600-seat Sheikh Jaber Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah International Tennis Complex. The new complex will feature a 350 m-long and 7 m-high indoor circular Vertical Garden by Patrick Blanc, slated to be one of the longest greenwalls ever.
Click here: www.greenroofs.com/projects/pv... and www.greenroofs.com/projects/pv... to see more information about these projects in The International Greenroof & Greenwall Projects Database www.greenroofs.com/projects/. Did we miss your contribution? Please let us know to add you to the profile. Would you like one of your projects to be featured? We have to have a profile first! Submit Your Project Profile www.greenroofs.com/submit_a_pr....
Greenroofs.com Project of the Week 2/12/18 video credits: Photos courtesy of ©Mitchell Duncan & Associates Ltd.; ©Mustafa E.K Photography; ©Patrick Blanc, ©CRKTL, ©Tamdeen Group, and ©Sport Concepts courtesy of Patrick Blanc; and ©mid-east.info.