Project
Coral Towers
Category
Best Project of Residential or Mixed-Use Estate
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The project unveils an iconic residential development in Lusail City, Doha, Qatar, featuring three towers totalling 78 stories and a four-story podium. Situated by the marina, it offers stunning sea views. Towers of varying heights and orientations ensure panoramic vistas from one to three-bedroom apartments with terraces. Inspired by Arabian Gulf coral reefs, the design merges aesthetics with sustainability. The outer skin serves ventilation, privacy, and solar heat reduction. It mimics coral reefs' natural ventilation, cutting energy use. With a 3-star GSAS rating, the project prioritizes sustainability, incorporating semi-public roof gardens for insulation and leisure. The design's nod to coral reefs honour the local context and underscores the link between architecture and nature, aiming for a resilient environment that enhances well-being while minimizing ecological impact.
Location
Doha, Qatar
Project design year
2022
Extra visual materials
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kle50ea4exicae3ajjvfu/h?rlkey=03ukc55pcozonvyq43xi370ss&dl=0
Applicant
Bassel Omara, multi-award-winning architect, designer, and artist with a humanitarian vision who has won numerous international accolades and honours. His name has become synonymous with many of the region’s most successful architectural projects, ranking him 7th on the Creative 30 Powerlist 2021 by Design Middle East. With over 15 years of global experience, Omara has a proven track record of success on various projects in the public and private sectors.
Author of the project
Bassel Omara & Dorsch Gruppe
Status of the project
Conceptual design
