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Location: Doha, Qatar
Architect: Perkins & Will
Client: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Undersecretary for Engineering Affairs
The design of this broadcasting complex is a modern interpretation of traditional Islamic architecture and urbanism. The bazaar that is the heart of most Islamic cities is interpreted by organizing the program elements along a linear spine or “electronic bazaar” of video monitors. Musharabiyya — exterior screens common in Qatar — are referenced by a metal umbrella roof that controls solar gain, provides shade, and channels breezes to passively cool the facility. The project also includes a traditional walled garden and intimate courtyards that bring natural light into the facility.
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