New Project - NBK Museum

We are delighted to announce that Studio MB has been awarded a significant international project to design The Story of NBK, Museum and Archive. This will be a brand new Museum, situated inside the incredible Foster + Partners designed HQ, located in the heart of Kuwait City.

The National Bank of Kuwait’s story, like that of the Kuwait nation itself, is one of extraordinary transformation and economic success. Since the early 1950s, bank and nation have grown together. From modest origins, both the company and the country have evolved side by side to become the modern global players and partners that we see today.  The National Bank of Kuwait is a national institution to be proud of, internationally recognised and respected, and locally cherished.

Craig Mann, Founding Director at Studio MB, said: 

“The NBK Museum will not be a history lesson, but rather a celebration and commemoration to the bank’s founders, directors and employees who have built this great financial institution, their story past, present and future.  It’s a story of perseverance and determination, partnership and collaboration.”

Charlie Barr, Founding Director at Studio MB, said: 

“This new Museum will be an inspiring, informing and involving experience for all visitors, and not simply a corporate advert. A national narrative, told through the conduct, values and achievements of its national bank and its founders. It will be an accessible story. The themes being presented will be human and universal, engaging for all society, not just an elite. It’s a story every person can appreciate and relate to.”

Craig Mann, Founding Director at Studio MB, said: 

“This very important project win is an excellent way to start our 20th year in business.”

 

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Images credited to Foster + Partners.