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Citibank commissioned the office of Rukn al-Handasa to renovate an existing building it has acquired to serve as its new headquarters in Amman. The 1,900 square meter structure, which is located in Amman's banking district of Shmeisani, was originally designed by Shubeilat Bardan Associates (SBA) Architects and Consulting Engineers.  The renovation work has caused some controversy since it significantly modifies the original SBA structure, which was completed in 1998.

Work began on the renovation of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Amman.  The project includes complete renovation of the eight diplomat’s apartments in the building and also re-cladding the building’s façades.  DARB is responsible for the design and supervision work for the project, and the Ali Krayyim Construction Establishment is carrying out the contracting work.  The project is estimated to cost 700,000 JD (about one million $US) and is expected to be completed by the end of 2000.