
Qiddiya Performing Arts Center
Advisory Services, Fire & Life Safety, Accessibility, Acoustics, Crowd Dynamics Engineering
Through its meticulous approach, Design Confidence contributed to making The Knowledge Centre a benchmark for safe and sustainable design, reinforcing Masdar City’s reputation as a global leader in green urban planning.
The Knowledge Centre is a flagship facility within Masdar City, a pioneering urban development built on the principles of sustainability, innovation, and clean technology. As a hub for research and education, the centre supports the city’s broader mission to advance sustainable development and low-carbon living. Its design reflects Masdar’s environmental values—integrating passive cooling techniques, renewable energy sources, and highly efficient building systems.
Design Confidence played a key role in the development of the Knowledge Centre by providing expert engineering and advisory services focused on fire and life safety, accessibility, and performance optimisation. The team conducted detailed fire risk assessments, evacuation modelling, and building systems analysis to ensure safety measures were seamlessly integrated into the architectural and environmental design.
By applying advanced modelling and international best practices, Design Confidence helped ensure the facility met both rigorous safety codes and the project’s ambitious sustainability targets. The result is a high-performance, future-ready building that supports knowledge sharing while exemplifying safe, smart urban development.