American University of Afghanistan Master Plan

Client
American University of Afghanistan

Location
Kabul, Afghanistan

Typology
Education

The University, the first private higher education institution in the country, will be located on a prominent site adjacent the new Parliament and the Historic Darulaman Palace. The program for the University includes phased development to accommodate up to 5,000 FTE on-campus resident students over the next twenty years. The first phase includes housing for 500 students and 80 staff with academic, laboratory and support facilities including a resource center, student center and recreation center. The master plan focuses on efficient use of land and buildings and adheres to traditional Islamic architecture principles, reinterpreted in a contemporary vernacular to support maximum student and faculty interaction and learning. Associated Firm: Studio Zarnegar of Kabul, Afghanistan