Y tower in Doha

Aim of this project is to understand the principles of operation under certain climatic conditions, in order to suitably apply them in the building’s design. Design redefines the relationship of the skyscraper with the public space. A structural three-dimensional arabesque pattern organizes the ground floor open space and splits the base to 3 parts. The linear pattern emerges and unfolds in space, forming the structural support of the inclined volumes, whereas the pattern density signalizes entrances.

This shaded public space is the tower’s “heart” allowing street life to enter the building. The base develops as a fluid formation that emerges from the ground, while concrete surfaces of urban space wrap around and “root” the building to the landscape. The shell of the building features patterned metalwork that filters light through during the daytime, relieving from the irritating external stimuli and noise, while blurring of the undesired intensity of external sunlight.