Navigation Tower Doha
{{Short description|Residential skyscraper in Doha, Qatar}}
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|name = Navigation Tower
|native_name = {{native name|ar|برج الملاحة}}
|image = File:Parking Area by Andy Ardiansyah (6143417790).jpg
|location = Wes Bay, Doha, Qatar
|coordinates = {{coord|25.32171|N|51.52730|E|region:AL|display=inline,title}}
|address = 8GCG+JW2, Maysaloun Street, Doha
|status = Complete
|topped_out =
|building_type = Office
|floor_count = 53
|start_date = 2006
|topped_out_date =
|completion_date = 2011{{ctbuh|1254|Navigation Tower|26 September 2024}}
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|roof = {{convert|209|m|ft|abbr=on}}
|top_floor =
|antenna_spire =
|structural_system = Reinforced concrete
|floor_area = {{convert|116671|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://www.archnet.org/sites/7199|title=Navigation Tower|work=archnet.org|publisher=Archnet|access-date=September 30, 2024}}
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|structural_engineer= KONE
Doka GmbH
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The Navigation Tower is an office skyscraper in West Bay, Doha, Qatar. Built between 2006 and 2011, the tower stands at {{convert|209|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall with 53 floors and is the 22nd tallest building in Qatar.{{cite web|url=https://twistedsifter.com/2012/02/eclectic-architecture-of-doha-qatar/|title=The Eclectic Architecture of Doha, Qatar|work=twistedsifter.com|publisher=Twisted Sifter|date=February 13, 2012|access-date=September 30, 2024}}
History
=Architecture=
The primary purpose of the project was developing a versatile, detailed yet functional strategy for an office building that can adapt to a challenging climate while also displaying a distinctive design that represents the client's image, authority, and dominance in the industry.{{cite web|url=https://competition.adesignaward.com/design.php?ID=27373|title=Qatar Navigation Tower Commercial offices building by MZ Architects|work=adesignaward.com|publisher=A-Design Award and Competition|access-date=September 30, 2024}}
The project aimed to design a building with two main facades instead of four, integrating with the site's orientation to optimize daylight intake and minimize direct sunlight exposure to prevent overheating. There were no limitations on the architectural design, but the client wanted a striking skyscraper tailored for high-level executives in need of luxury and convenience, featuring around {{convert|50000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} of versatile, detailed yet functional office areas, with the top {{convert|5000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} designated for the company's main offices.{{cite web|url=https://www.mz-architects.com/projects-detail.php?prid=66&cat=Offices|title=Navigation Tower|work=mz-architects.com|publisher=MZ Architects|access-date=September 30, 2024}}
The slim volumetry of the building, with cut edges shapes out a sharp outline and stands impressively, evoking the grandeur of monolithic sculptures. Designed to match the shifting sun angles, the horizontal shades on the southern and northern sides serve as connectors between the expansive eastern and western sides, symbolizing the company's global maritime presence.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/navigation-tower/1254 Navigation Tower] at CTBUH
- [https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=40933 Navigation Tower] at SkyscraperPage
- [https://structurae.net/en/structures/navigation-tower Navigation Tower] at Structurae
- [https://www.skydb.net/building/972110406/navigation-tower-doha/ Navigation Tower] at SKYDB
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