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UNIVERSITY OF QATAR – NEW COLLEGE OF LAW

Project Description

The University of Qatar – New College of Law project is located in Doha, Qatar covering a total ground area of around 47,500 m² with a typical floor coverage area of around 10,500 m². The project is formed of one basement, a ground floor, three floors, roof, and the top of the roof floor. The façades stretch out to cover the south, north, east, and west elevations of the project.

Provided Services

  • Façade Structural Engineering
  • Concept Design Drawings
  • Design Tender Drawings
  • Façade Maintenance & Cleaning Strategy (BMU)
  • Performance Specifications
  • Costing Schemes & Cost Analysis
  • Value Engineering
  • Glazing Selection
  • Built-ability and Durability Analysis
  • Building Physics
  • Technical Control and Design Reviews on Submittals Made by Specialist Contactor
  • Site Supervision
  • Inspections and Design Workshops

Scope of Work

IBECE scope of work will extend among the following three phases:

1. Preliminary Phase

2. Construction Phase

3. Site Inspection Phase

IBECE was involved in the façade design and engineering of the following items:

  • Glazed Volume at Main Entrance (Façade & Roof)

The facade consists of a thermally broken add-on steel curtain wall system that replicates the architectural pattern. The façade has a clear unsupported vertical span of 20 m and then returns horizontally to form a glazed skylight.

  • Islamic Feature, Concealed-Windows, Curtain Wall

The facade consists of a custom-made aluminum curtain wall design that incorporates concealed window in addition to externally connected aluminum and stone cladding units that form Islamic patterns.

  • Top of Rood Aluminum Clad Canopies

The canopies extend to cover the full perimeter of the university and take a tapered form to provide the required sunshade.

  • LocationDoha, Qatar
  • StatusScope Completed in 2016
  • OwnerState of Qatar
  • Executive Architect / ConsultantKhatib & Alami