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