Peace comes more from understanding, than agreement.”

Once a meeting place for world leaders and heads of state, this ‘Palace of Peace’ had been left a ruin following the brutal Iraq invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Studio MB were commissioned to design a new Museum within the interiors of this former Royal Palace. Working in conjunction with Kuwait architects, Studio MB set about imagining how the narrative of a nation could be mapped within the various apartments.

The completely reimagined Al Salam Palace Museum delivers two immersive visitor experiences, as well as a suite of temporary exhibition galleries, underground courtyard, café, shop, staff offices, digital library and education centre.

What’s the story...

This is an amazing story of a nation, told through the lives and achievements of its rulers.”

What the client said...

Studio MB has been responsible for the exhibition design, interior spaces, lighting design, AV media design, museum showcases as well as illustration and graphic design... This has been a hugely challenging and ever-changing project, but Studio MB’s creativity and commitment to a successful outcome has been a reassuring constant throughout.”