Project : CENTRE FOR RESEARCH & TREATMENT OF DIABETES



This facility will become an international center for research into diabetes, as well as positioning Kuwait to be a leader in the prevention and treatment of this disease.
This six storey building includes medical and health facilities, research laboratories, research library, fitness center, auditorium and administrative department.
Gulf Consult in association with NBBJ of USA, has designed this building to have a strong visual form which takes its inspiration from the sea.
This building will feature a variety of fenestration types:

-Recessed windows on the south for shading and increased thermal resistance.
-A solid pre cast wall on the east and west side to break away from views of the adjacent properties.
-A curved curtain wall facade on the north facing the ocean will afford employees with panoramic views.

Project Details:

Location: Kuwait.

Client: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS).

Services Performed:
Architectural/Engineering Design and Construction Supervision.

Cost: KD. 14.00 million.

Completion: 2004.

Project Data:
35,000m2 of health care/research space with two basement levels of parking for 230 cars.

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/9350/centerresearchbig4nl.jpg

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dont know if there's a thread for this already....but thought this would make an interesting insight into the facade of this building...

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences is a world-class building along the coast road in Kuwait City.
http://www.iochre.co.uk/Kuwait%20Foundation%20for%20Advancement%20of%20Science,%20Kuwait/DSC00100.JPG

Working for Pilkington Architectural and in conjunction with Ohio Architects NBBJ, IOCHRE designed two separate facade structures on this project. Each of these was inclined, and curved on plan. The North Facade, at 30m high and 40m wide was the main facade for the Building with the South Facade using a similar design concept, albeit on a smaller scale.


The North Facade comprises 30m high vertical trusses and horizontally spanning tension rigging. The trusses had to be precambered outwards to allow for the prestressing of the rigging pulling the trusses into the building.

http://www.iochre.co.uk/Kuwait%20Foundation%20for%20Advancement%20of%20Science,%20Kuwait/North%20-%20Planar%20inside%202%2020.11.03.JPG

http://www.iochre.co.uk/Kuwait%20Foundation%20for%20Advancement%20of%20Science,%20Kuwait/North%20-%20Planar%20inside%203%2020.11.03.JPG


http://www.iochre.co.uk/Kuwait%20Foundation%20for%20Advancement%20of%20Science,%20Kuwait/Planar%20North%20Facade.jpg

The South Facade, on the rear elevation of the Building is smaller in both height and width but is an elegant structure in its own right.

http://www.iochre.co.uk/Kuwait%20Foundation%20for%20Advancement%20of%20Science,%20Kuwait/DSC00110.JPG

it kinda looks like the diabetes research center. but i like how these buildings are ajacent to the sea cuz they give you really nice reflections.

^^ it is the diabetes research center

http://i32.tinypic.com/2lntq11.jpg
by international diabetes federation

thanks skouli for putting it into the right thread.... :)

Hi everybody, I am 20 years old and too heavy. My cholesterol level is 242 (LDL cholesterol 168). Besides this I don’t have any other health problems. The doctor gave me prescription but I didn’t take them. Now my cholesterol must have increased even worse. What should I do? Should I begin taking pills again without asking my doctor? What is your opinion?

^^ eva357... ahem.. this is a website about skyscrapers not a diabetes or any health related blog.....
but since u asked, i shall give u my opinion...
A total cholesterol of 242!!! :nuts: my my!!... that's above what's regarded as high(>/=240) , and an LDL level of 168 , that's in the range of high too (160-189)...n ur just 20!!
and u dont hav any health problems?? .surprising... if nt now latr u surely will.... these levels are high risk for heart disease, artherosclerosis, pancreatitis,n so on...
i would suggest only one thing, u get bac to ur doctor, n take the prescription pills plz!!
no use f complaining whn u rnt taking corrective measures... n u describe urself as "heavy", plz be on ur way to becoming "LIGHT".. that would help... restrict fats, oils, n evrythin u probably already know... stick to a strict diet regiment... and next tym, for opinion on health matters, plz apporach ur doctor..or a health related blog atleast, not skyscrapercity!!!:ohno:

WTF getting health tips from an urban forum :lol:

What is the best Christmas treats that diabetes people can eat? I am doing two different kind of treats for my social club but some are requesting me to make something that people with diabetes can eat. What's is the best treat for Christmas that is easy to make and diabetes can eat?
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