The future of banking
Bank Muscat is the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman with over 38% market share of assets. Our experts were involved in the project and programme management of the bank’s headquarters building, which functions as both a workplace and operational bank.
Bank Muscat Corporate Headquarters Project summary
Client
Bank Muscat (SAOG)
Key partners
WS Atkins, Hanscomb & Co, Geyer
Services provided
Consult, Project and programme management
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Project timeline
- Start date
- January 2008
- End date
- July 2010
Project story
Blending traditional Omani architecture with futuristic design, the innovative headquarters in Al Seeb district of Muscat was an ambitious collaboration between ourselves, cost consultants Hanscomb & Co and leading architect and construction manager W.S. Atkins.
The construction began in January 2008 as we linked three main office areas with an auditorium and cutting edge executive office suites. These areas were then connected by a two-storey ‘street’ made from glass complete with restaurants, gym and a Bank Muscat branch, all flanked by beautiful palm trees and water features.
Although it was important that the region’s cultural aesthetics were observed throughout the construction, the iconic building enjoys a freshness in its open plan design. Bridges, ‘floating’ stairways and themed breakout areas were the brainchild of Geyer – an Australian interior designer.
“The new head office is designed to be a landmark building in the Sultanate incorporating the latest technologies, security and convenience that will accommodate the bank's current and future requirements.”
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