Grindlay's Bank/Ottoman Bank

Notes

The bank is the first reinforced structure in Oman inspired by traditional Omani architecture. Sulfate-resisting cement and reinforcing steel were shipped for the first time to the country. The building merged elements from the traditional Omani architectural, like the wooden screen balconies and the pointed arch, with a modern approach. The site is next to the main gate leading to the center of old Muscat. But still, the modern design blends naturally with its traditional surrounding. The architect also carefully responds to the harsh climate by using an 'upside-down' flat roof combined with a sun shade above a freely ventilated air space, providing natural ventilation, 

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