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Doha Tower is a 231-meter cylindrical skyscraper in Doha, Qatar, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel and completed in 2012, notable for its mashrabiya-inspired latticed facade.
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Doha Tower ranks #12 of 206 in the Skyscraper ranking, behind One Vanderbilt, ahead of Petronas Twin Towers.
Jean Nouvel tower widely acclaimed for facade, cultural references, and awards recognition.
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Why does Doha Tower have a patterned outer facade?
Jean Nouvel based the exterior screen on the mashrabiya, a traditional form of perforated shading. The layered lattice reduces direct sunlight while giving the 231-meter tower its distinctive appearance.
Is Doha Tower the same building as Burj Doha?
Yes. The cylindrical office tower has been known as Doha Tower and Burj Doha, and it was previously called the Doha High Rise Office Building.
What is inside Doha Tower?
Doha Tower is principally an office skyscraper rather than a hotel or residential tower. Its design places the building's structural system around the perimeter, helping create comparatively open interior floors.
Who designed Doha Tower, and when was it completed?
French architect Jean Nouvel designed the tower, which was completed in 2012. Nouvel also designed prominent projects such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris.
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