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Education City Convention Centre, Qatar by Arata Isozaki, Tokyo

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As part of the Education City in Doha, Arata Isozaki, Tokyo has designed a new convention centre. The conceptual design of the centre was developed to incorporate a large “Sidra tree” has very strong roots, which allow it to flourish in the harsh climate of the desert. The tree is a symbol of strength and growth, serving as an icon to the people of Qatar as well as the emblem of the Qatar Foundation.

 

The idea is that the “Sidra” will form an appropriate and impressive entrance to the 40,000m2 Qatar National Convention Centre which is being built behind them. This bit of the job is so specialised that it has been let as a self-contained package to Belgian steelwork specialist Victor Buyck, which is building it, and to consulting engineer Buro Happold, responsible for the structural design

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