Bayan Palace Conference Center : Phase I Client Site Date Cost : Ministry of Public Works : Bayan, Kuwait : 1984-1985 : $45 million The Ministry of Public Works sought to build a conference center as well as residences for dignitaries visiting Kuwait. PACE undertook the design development and supervision of the main conference building as well as infrastructural facilities and supervision of landscaping works. The conference building comprises of a conference hall and an auditorium with a seating capacity for 1,200. The Main auditorium serves major international conferences as well as National Theatre to conduct ballet and concert performances. Other facilities include dressing rooms, district library, special reception for Heads of Delegations and other VIPs participating in international meetings. After the Iraqi invasion, most of the buildings within the complex were badly damaged. PACE undertook the damage assessments for the buildings as well as producing tender documents, design and supervision for the restoration of the conference center. Phase II of the project consists of a Guest Palace, Banquet Hall, Central Plant and infrastructure with a total cost of $100 million. Phase II is currently under construction.