About Project

The Abu Dhabi Plaza stands as one of the most iconic projects in the Astana EXPO Park hosted in 2017 and as a marvellous example of the successful investment partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates.

LOCATION : Astana, Kazakhstan

SERVICE : Cost Consultancy

VALUE : USD 1.1 billion

SIZE : 75 Story

CLIENT : HKR Architects

TYPE : Mixed Use / Residential / Offices / Retail

Overview

Abu Dhabi Plaza is a significant mixed-use development in Astana, Kazakhstan, comprising a retail podium, residential apartments, international-grade office space, and leisure facilities. It stands as the largest tower block in Central Asia.

In detail, this integrated community, with direct access to the metro, includes 568 residential apartments, a 190-room hotel operated by Starwood Group under the Sheraton brand, 100 serviced apartments, a mall, and office spaces.

In 2011, HKR Architects was appointed by Aldar Developments to perform the role of Lead Design Consultant. In return, HKR Architects retained Kingston as the Cost Consultant.

Kingston worked on the project until September 2013 and performed order of magnitude analysis, parametric, composite, design review, review, and design cost plans throughout all project phases.