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Built up area: 138,810 sqm
Number of floors: 2B+G+M+1
Scope: Design and Supervision
Status: Completed, 2014
Located in the north of Qatar’s capital, Doha, this two- storey shopping arcade, encompasses 88, 180 m2 of land and portrays a mix of five regional architectural styles.
The inspiration for the mall is derived from the traditional souqs, which were essentially the first malls, comprising clusters of retail outlets in a single space. Each elevation of the mall contains facades and arcades derived from various countries throughout the Gulf and Arab region. The styles are divided between “Gates” both entrances to the Mall and points of interest. The styles are divided between “Gates” (both entrances to the mall and points of interest), which showcase the design details of the façade from which the corresponding style flows out.
The origin of the architectural styles for this building have been extracted from various Arab countries including Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Yemen, Bahrain and of course Qatar itself and comprises wooden frames, water spouts, gargoyles, projections and pergolas, wind towers, fortified towers and decorative arches and recesses.