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‘KONOZ’ (‘BOX OF JEWELS’), SAUDI ARABIA BENOY
Global architecture firm Benoy has been appointed to design the $1.8bn “cutting edge” entertainment city in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The architects unveiled their design concept for the mixed use development named Konoz, meaning ‘Box of Jewels,’ which will be developed by Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company.
Benoy said that its design “brings together old and new parts of the city,” and will include a 20,000 m2 entertainment city, plus a luxury hotel containing 250 rooms, and 120 serviced residential apartments. There will also be an additional apartment complex that includes 700 apartments, as well as a 120,000 m2 commercial centre, 15,000 m2 of green areas, and parking for 5,500 vehicles.
The ‘Box of Jewels’ name was inspired by the diverse array of buildings, and will “embody the architectural representations of glittering treasure – including through visual cues employing gemstones in its various zones,” said the architects. The design concept centres around creating an “attractive walkable district and neighbourhood,” with a variety of culture and leisure activities. Benoy partnered with its sister businesses as part of the scheme development: Uncommon Land (landscape architecture), Pragma (commercial consulting) and Holmes Wood (“experiential design”).
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, ZAMBIA STUDIO MOREN
Designed by Studio Moren, the InterContinental Hotel – located in the Zambian capital of Lusaka – has opened, marking the completion of the final phase of this refurbishment project.
The existing InterContinental Hotel – an important landmark in Lusaka’s Government District – is now two separate and distinct hotels under the same roof: a new 162-room Holiday Inn which opened in 2020 and the new 106-room luxury InterContinental. Studio Moren’s design for the InterContinental includes a ballroom, a large pre-function area, a business centre, a bar, a restaurant with a terrace and improved reception facilities. A new club room on the top floor offers views across the city.
Joel Iseli, associate at Studio Moren, said: “Our design avoided cliches and created a vibrant, urban venue that appeals to a modern, cosmopolitan young Africa. While construction and opening during the global pandemic were challenging, we are honoured to have played a role in the ongoing story of this important and much-loved Lusaka landmark.”
InterContinental Lusaka is an important part of Images © Studio More
the city’s history. Designed by William B Tabler and constructed in time for Zambia’s independence in 1968, InterContinental Lusaka has been the backdrop for significant international political events, as well as the venue for important personal celebrations.
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