Blog Archive - Month: October 2012
Aecom and Colab team up to design Doha tower
COLAB Architecture + Urban Design, in partnership with AECOM-Qatar, announced that it has been selected to design a 45-storey mixed-use tower.... . .
Green buildings on the rise in Persian Gulf states
DOHA, Qatar — With massive steel Sidra trees sprouting from the base of the building and a 9-meter (yard) high sculpture of.... . .
The Nikki Beach Wins as Best Designed Boutique Hotel in Middle East
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) has honoured The Nikki Beach Resort and Spa @ the Pearl, Qatar with a.... . .
UK architect Grimshaw opens Doha office
Renowned UK architecture firm Grimshaw, headed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, is establishing a permanent foothold in the Qatari market with the.... . .
Khaleeji Commercial Bank launches Al Jawhara City project in Doha, Qatar
The Bahrain-based Khaleeji Commercial Bank will be officially launching its project ‘Al Jawhara City’ in Qatar at a VIP event in Doha.... . .
Lusail in cooperation with Netherlands advance sustainable front with new campaign
Jointly Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LREDC) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom.... . .
Msheireb wins prize at World Architecture Festival
Msheireb in Qatar, designed by Aecom, won the ‘Future Award of the Year’ award at the World Architecture Festival this year..... . .
Media from Around Globe visit Pearl-Qatar
Prominent journalists representing international media organizations recently visited The Pearl-Qatar as part of the City Tour organized by Qatar Airways through Qatar.... . .
Planet Inspired: The Pearl of Qatar has many luxuries, but also focuses on the environment
The number of residents on the luxury island built off the coast of Qatar is increasing every year. The island is continuing.... . .