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Darulaman Government Administrative Complex

Historic Significance
“

The Unfinished

Project

The Dar ul-Aman “
Corridor is a symbol
GUIDING of Amanullah’s
unfinished vision for
PRINCIPLES the modernization of
Kabul and the larger
Afghan society.
Mixed-use governmental district
Promote a 24-hour secure and Mariam and Ashraf Ghani, in
lively mixed-use neighborhood Afghanistan: A Lexicon, Hatje
Cantz (2012)
where people work, live, and 80
play
Integration with surrounding
Preserve the existing urban
fabric and interface with
surrounding uses (Educational,
Administrative, Commercial, The master plan has a
Governmental, Residential & strong and bold identity,
Planned Areas) Historic
Significance
Sustainable development it is a landmark development and
Encourage and promote it shows a statement of a civic
sustainable design approaches center. It is cleverly designed and
to ensure the resilience of the
complex and its adaptability to brilliant.
changing natural and man-made
conditions This is a legacy project, a once in a
Clear identity of public realm lifetime development, and it should
Develop a generous and expand to the rest of the city.
interconnected network of
open spaces that can host a
variety of activities for the Kabul H.E. Sadat Naderi,
population Minister of Urban Development and Housing,
Afghanistan
Pedestrian-oriented
Design the neighborhood
at human scale, promote
walkability and capitalize on the
area’s strategic positioning in
terms of public transit

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