Qasr al Hosn Heritage Museum

Qasr al Hosn Heritage Museum, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a prominent cultural landmark that combines history, architecture, and modernity. The museum is housed in the city’s oldest stone building, the Qasr al Hosn Fort, which has served as a symbol of the UAE’s cultural and political heritage.

The project aimed to transform the fort into a dynamic cultural hub that showcases the country’s rich history while providing an immersive experience for visitors. The museum integrates advanced technology, sustainable design principles, and cutting-edge architectural techniques to create a space that both honours the past and embraces the future.

Design Confidence played a critical role in the project by providing expert engineering and advisory services, particularly in the areas of fire and life safety engineering. Their team was instrumental in ensuring that the museum met the highest standards of safety and efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the historic structure.

Through comprehensive fire safety modelling, including smoke and fire spread analysis, they delivered key solutions that balanced the preservation of the building’s historical features with the need for modern safety standards. Additionally,

Design Confidence’s team contributed to the overall design process, providing valuable insights into thermal comfort modelling and the integration of these systems to enhance visitor experience without compromising the aesthetic and architectural significance of the site.