#Aluminium Cladding in Doha

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What aspects need to be taken into account when choosing suppliers and manufacturers for diffusers, kitchen ventilation systems, aluminum cladding, AC ductwork installation, and ducts?

The right duct manufacturers and suppliers for ducts, aluminum cladding, AC ductwork installation, kitchen ventilation systems, and diffusers are highly essential in ensuring efficiency and safety, as well as a long life for any project.

For ducts and AC ductwork installation focus on suppliers that supply high-quality materials meeting or exceeding the industry standards regarding thermal insulation, airflow efficiency, and durability. This should include certifications ensuring duct materials are resistant to both pressure variations and extreme temperatures. Then, check if the supplier can install the product according to expertly established requirements minimizing the potential for air leakages or energy inefficiency.

While procuring aluminum cladding, one needs to consider the aesthetic value, weather resistance, and fire safety of the material. Suppliers should provide an ample variety of designs and finishes so that customization according to architectural requirements can be easily made. Aluminum cladding should also meet energy efficiency standards so that better insulation can be achieved for buildings.

For kitchen ventilation systems, select suppliers who provide systems to ensure proper air circulation and odor control and compliance with health and safety regulations. The equipment should be built to handle high heat and grease environments while requiring a minimum amount of maintenance.

Lastly, diffuser suppliers should offer a variety of models tailored for different HVAC needs, ensuring uniform air distribution and noise reduction. Look for suppliers who provide technical support, warranties, and reliable delivery schedules. Selecting experienced manufacturers and suppliers enhances project quality and ensures long-term performance.

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Foster + Partners reveals quartet of aluminium-clad skyscrapers in Qatar

Architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for four skyscrapers called Lusail Towers in Qatar near the studio's Lusail Stadium, which is being built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Designed to be the headquarters for Qatar National Bank, Qatar Central Bank, Qatar Investment Authority and Qatari Diar, the towers will be built in the new development of Lusail City to the north of Doha.

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Foster + Partners reveals quartet of aluminium-clad skyscrapers in Qatar

Architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for four skyscrapers called Lusail Towers in Qatar near the studio's Lusail Stadium, which is being built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Designed to be the headquarters for Qatar National Bank, Qatar Central Bank, Qatar Investment Authority and Qatari Diar, the towers will be built in the new development of Lusail City to the north of Doha.

Top: the skyscrapers are being built as part of the Lusail City development. Above: they will be clad in aluminium

Foster + Partners has designed the towers as part of its wider masterplan for Lusail City, which includes its design for an 80,000-seat stadium that will host the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Set on the waterfront, the group of towers will consist of two 70-storey skyscrapers and two 50-storey skyscrapers. They will be arranged around a plaza at the end of a grand boulevard that runs from the waterfront to the nearby football stadium.

The entire development is scheduled to be complete before the World Cup begins in less than two years.

"Projects associated with major sporting events leave no room for delays," said Jonathan Parr, senior partner at Foster + Partners. "We knew from the beginning that to meet the challenges and the complexities of the project, we needed to approach the project differently, using technology to maintain consistency in the information flows across different disciplines."

Lusail Towers will be built on the waterfront

Each of the towers will have an oval plan that twists by 90 degrees as the building rises to give the impression of an asymmetric structure.

"The elliptical footprints of the towers morph through 90 degrees as they rise up, gently shifting the viewing axis outward and offering stunning views of the surrounding city and waterfront," said Roger Ridsdill Smith, head of structural engineering at Foster + Partners.

"The structure remains symmetrical in plan through this morph and comprises a central concrete core surrounded by sixteen inclined columns around the perimeter, to create the unique geometry of the design."

The skyscrapers will be surrounded by low-rise development

The skyscrapers will all be clad in marine-grade aluminium with fins rising up the building to shade its windows from the sun.

"Environmental design was a key driver in the design. The morphing form was based on numerous studies and options with the aim of limiting solar exposure," said Piers Heath, head of environmental engineering at Foster + Partners.

"The twisting shading fins were then developed to offer an optimal outer solar shade, along with an inherent reduction in exposed glazing."

Surrounding the towers will be several groups of buildings arranged on pedestrianised streets and courtyards. Housing shops, cafes and restaurants, these buildings will have moulded concrete facades with small punched windows.

Several of the stadiums that will host games during the World Cup in Qatar have already been unveiled. Pattern Design's "open air-cooled" stadium recently opened near Doha, while the Al Wakrah Stadium designed by Zaha Hadid Architects hosted its first game in 2019.

Visualisations by Foster + Partners.

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Lusail Towers, Qatar

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Lusail Towers in Qatar

13 Jan 2021

Lusail Towers

Design: Foster + Partners

Location: Qatar, Middle East

Integrated approach drives the design vision for Lusail Towers

Lusail Towers is a landmark project in Qatar, envisioned as the catalyst for a new central business district in the city with a distinctive collection of four high-rise buildings.

The 1.1 million-square-metre development will host the headquarters for the Qatar National Bank, Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Investment Authority alongside several other global organisations including Qatari Diar, while creating a new downtown district that is sensitive to the climate and linked to a new transportation hub. The project is part of a larger masterplan also designed by Foster + Partners, which is being completed ahead of the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar.

The design of the towers and the podium buildings was influenced by climate, creating an intimate human-scale streetscape while responding to the city on an urban scale. Foster + Partners carried out the architectural and environmental design alongside Structural and MEP engineering for the entire project. The practice’s unique integrated design approach was crucial in delivering a complex project within a demanding fast-track schedule. The project is underpinned by innovation, exemplified by the technological tools developed by the practice to assist the integrated design team.

Luke Fox, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: “The complexity of the project and the compressed timescales meant that the exchange of information between architects, engineers and other consultants needed to be almost instantaneous. From the outset, we established an innovative approach by creating a single platform that communicated design changes in real-time, enabling our integrated team work cohesively and at speed.”

Jonathan Parr, Senior Partner, Foster + Partners, commented: “Projects associated with major sporting events leave no room for delays. We knew from the beginning that to meet the challenges and the complexities of the project, we needed to approach the project differently, using technology to maintain consistency in the information flows across different disciplines.”

The team deployed an in-house software system called ‘Hermes’ that coordinates design data for the project and facilitates sharing of this data in real time across different applications, disciplines, organisations and locations around the world. Using specially created plugins for the different software applications used by architects, engineers and other consultants, design changes made by one group would automatically and instantly be available to the digital models being used by others.

“One of the most valuable contributions Hermes has made to our design process is to eliminate the need to manually rebuild models for different purposes. It allows us to work seamlessly across disciplines, facilitating prompt discussions between all the relevant individuals,” said Adam Davis, Partner in the Applied Research and Development team at Foster + Partners.

Located at the end of the grand boulevard that links the new football stadium to the corniche, the two taller towers stand at 70 storeys, while the other two are 50-storeys-high, all arranged symmetrically around a central plaza.

Roger Ridsdill Smith, Head of Structural Engineering at Foster + Partner, said ‘The elliptical footprints of the towers morph through 90-degrees as they rise up, gently shifting the viewing axis outward and offering stunning views of the surrounding city and waterfront. The structure remains symmetrical in plan through this morph, and comprises a central concrete core surrounded by sixteen inclined columns around the perimeter, to create the unique geometry of the design. Wind tunnel tests were carried out early in the design process to inform the optimisation of the structure.’

The tower façades – clad in marine-grade aluminium – are designed in response to the sun with projecting profiles that wrap around the building, shading the glazing from the harsh sun, while preserving views out and daylight. The active systems design proposals include centralised thermal storage using innovative phase change materials to reduce cooling energy, high pressure hydronic systems to reduce pumping energy, demand controlled ventilation to reduce fan energy, efficient LED lighting and advanced automation controls which contribute to reducing the site energy demand by 35% when compared to a baseline building. In response to the increasing water scarcity in the region, grey water, rainwater and condensate is recycled and reused on-site for irrigation and toilet flushing, significantly reducing the demand for potable water. The Lusail Plaza Towers development targets 4 stars in the regional Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).

At the base, several podium buildings surround each tower, with shops, cafes and restaurants that help animate the public realm. These buildings feature moulded concrete panels, giving the buildings a high thermal mass, with minimal punched windows that reduce the amount of solar heat to the interior spaces. 20% of the site is covered with lush but drought-tolerant landscape, where more than 70% of the species are native. Inspired by the learnings from the region, the narrow human-scaled streets and shaded terraces create an inviting public realm at ground level, with the building blocks arranged around courtyards that capture cooling breezes.

Piers Heath, Head of Environmental Engineering, Foster + Partners, commented: “Environmental design was a key driver in the design. The morphing form was based on numerous studies and options with the aim of limiting solar exposure. The twisting shading fins were then developed to offer an optimal outer solar shade, along with an inherent reduction in exposed glazing. Coupled with carefully configured systems design, the project has lower energy use and carbon emissions when compared to similar scale projects in the region.”

Architects: Foster + Partners

Copyright © 2019 Foster + Partners

Education City Stadium

Education City Stadium Qatar, 2022 FIFA World Cup images / information received 160620

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Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah Design: AECOM / Zaha Hadid Architects photo © Hufton+Crow Al Janoub Stadium In Al Wakrah, Qatar

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Al Rayyan Stadium – FIFA World Cup Qatar Design: Pattern Architects image courtesy of architects Al Rayyan Stadium Qatar

Lusail Iconic Stadium Design: Foster + Partners image from architect Lusail Iconic Stadium Qatar

Al Wakrah Stadium, Al Wakrah – ‘Al Janoub Stadium’ post above Design: AECOM / Zaha Hadid Architects image from AECOM / Zaha Hadid Architects Al Wakrah Stadium

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