Facilities and Vertical Structures

In recent years, Lao PDR has risen to become a leader in economic growth in the East Asia and Pacific Region. On average, the country has experienced annual GDP growth of 7 percent and has reduced the population living in poverty by over 10 percent compared to a decade ago.

In line with the country’s positive trajectory, the local World Bank offices also grew to exceed their initial capacity, necessitating a new, expanded facility. SHELADIA was contracted to provide comprehensive design, engineering, and oversight throughout the project. The final structure incorporated traditional architectural design and environmentally friendly construction so that the building, in itself, emulates the Lao PDR and World Bank partnership and their joint commitment towards social and economic prosperity.

The World Bank Country Office in Kabul has been operating out of its current premises since 2002. As the staffing strength has increased, the offices have expanded to four separate properties, leading to fragmented operations and control. With the staff expected to grow even more in the coming years, the World Bank contracted SHELADIA to design and supervise the construction for new IBRD and IFC office building/s to accommodate all the entities within a single site. Sheladia is providing architectural, engineering and QS services which includes site surveys, conceptual/schematic design, interior design, construction documentation, and construction administration.

The 3-story, 5,300m2 facility will contain the following unique features:

Access to basic healthcare is a vital component for sustainable social and economic development. In 2003, The Royal Government of Cambodia established the first national ‘Health Strategic Plan’ under the Ministry of Health, which outlined a series of initial steps towards achieving universal access to quality healthcare.

In an effort to create the necessary foundation for adequate healthcare deployment, the Ministry of Health – with help from ADB, the World Bank, and DFID – contracted SHELADIA to design and supervise the construction and/or renovation of 50 health centers, 15 health posts, 7 referral hospitals, and 7 emergency facilities in referral hospitals in nine provinces throughout the country. By 2008, the project had already contributed to significant improvements in the quality of service delivery and the health status of the population, especially for the poor, women, and children in target regions.