Multiforms has been awarded the contract to design, supply and install the external façade of the Al Baraka Group Headquarters in Bahrain

In January this year, Al Baraka Banking Group awarded the contract for the construction of its headquarters in Bahrain Bay to Arabtec.

Multiforms has been appointed by Arabtec to design and develop the unitised curtain wall, a key feature of the building design by Italian architect Enrico Mari Grego.

The headquarters comprises two office towers. It will have nine levels above ground, plus a mezzanine level, with an approximate gross floor area (GFA) of 22,221m2, in addition to four basement levels with an approximate GFA of 16,318m2 for 365 car parks and facilities.

The gross development area is 38,540m2 for the entire project, which has 14 floors in total. The two towers are joined by a podium and ground plaza level, while the upper floors are linked by a glazed bridge at Level 7.

On top of the podium, the building complex is divided into two office towers: Tower A is designed for lease and Tower B as the headquarters of the Al Baraka Group.

Paul Haslam, business development manager at Multiforms, said: “Multiforms is proud to be working on such a prestigious project. The award is the culmination of 14 months of working with the consultant and contractor to develop the complicated façade solution for this project.

"The awarding of the façade design and installation is a welcome challenge. We are building a great reputation for our work throughout the Middle East and beyond," said Haslam.

Construction Week Story here

Project Details:

Al Baraka Group Headquarters, Bahrain

Client: Al Baraka Group

Main Contractor: Arabtec

Architect: Enrico Mari Grego Architetcts

Project Size: 23,000 m2

Project Value: 37,000,000 AED

Multiforms Contract: Unitised curtain walling, balconies, external lighting features, louvres and doors

Situated in the prestigious Bahrain Bay Development, the Al Baraka Group Headquarters has now commenced construction and is due for completion by the end of 2012. Multiforms have worked with Arabtec to design and develop the unitised curtain wall proposals, which are the key feature of this impressive building- designed by Italian Architects Enrico Mari Grego from Milan, Italy.

The 23,000m2 façade is enhanced with a bespoke ceramic frit pattern and diagonal glazed light boxes which will be a unique feature of the development.