Burj Doha, encompasses an array of technical architecture and artistic flair to create the most iconic building on Doha's skyline.
A premium and social office address. "The design is unique and it is the first design of a tower with reinforced concrete dia-grid columns in a cross (X) shape. The tower is covered at the external facade by geometric complexity of the oriental moucharabiah and butterflies in the shape of Bees heaves act as a sun screen. The inner layer is aluminum curtain walling with slightly reflective glass t
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"The varying patterns of the exterior envelope of this office tower evoke mashrabiyya, and serve as protection from the sun." Learn more about Burj Doha with this video from the Aga Khan Architecture Award
Doha Tower - Qatar The varying patterns of the exterior envelope of this office tower evoke mashrabiyya, and serve as protection from the sun. More information available at: ht...
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"One of Qatar’s most iconic buildings has been shortlisted for a prestigious international architecture award."
Burj Qatar shortlisted for $1 million world architecture prize Doha Tower, also known as Burj Qatar, was among 19 buildings shortlisted this month for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
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"The $125 million, 46-story building, which was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel – who is also tasked with creating a look for Qatar’s new National Museum – beat out other skyscrapers in the region because it combined “ancient Islamic patterns” with modernity, jurors said."
Chicago group names Burj Qatar best tall building in MENA Chicago group names Burj Qatar best tall building in MENA The Burj Qatar has been named 2012’s best tall building in the Middle East and North Africa by the Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban
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“The skin of the building is a beautiful expression of the local culture, connecting this very modern tower with ancient Islamic designs. It also provides a fantastic pattern of light within the building, while efficiently dampening the impacts of the sun’s rays.”
Richard Cook, Awards
Doha Tower 2012 Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa
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"The Doha Tower crowned as Best Tall Building Worldwide"
The Doha Tower crowned as Best Tall Building Worldwide - Qatar News Doha The Doha Tower crowned as Best Tall Building Worldwide, Latest Qatar travel news, reviews, advice, inspiration and special offers from Quatar Travel Guide
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"Doha Tower was named Best Tall Building Worldwide"
Qatar's Doha Tower Recipient of CTBUH's World's Best Tall Building Award This past week the distinctive and innovative Doha Tower was named Best Tall Building Worldwide by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat tonight in a ceremony in the Illinois Institute of Technology's seminal Crown Hall.
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"Chicago’s Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently named the Burj Qatar the world’s best new tall building."
There’s a Burj Qatar by Jean Nouvel and it’s the World’s ‘Best’ Tall Building Chicago’s Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently named the Burj Qatar the world’s best new tall building, which is curious to us for several reasons. First of all, famed French architect Jean Nouvel designed the building but we can’t find it on his website. Is he not proud of his tower...
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"The easily recognised Doha Tower, also known as Burj Qatar, has been listed among 19 buildings to be chosen as finalists for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.:
Burj Qatar shortlisted for $1m architecture award The world-recognised Burj Qatar in Doha, has been shortlisted for $1-million architectural prize, contending against 18 other hopefuls