Won through an international invited competition, RHWL designed the Syrian National Theatre for the Government of Syria. This major cultural building contains a 1500 seat opera house, 750 seat flexible and multipurpose theatres as well as 2 music halls, lecture rooms and library, forming part of the School of Music and Drama. The architectural concept of diagonal and orthogonal forms grew from a response to the historic and cultural traditions of Damascus.

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Competition design for a headquarters in the heart of Doha’s Energy City Qatar masterplan. RHWL’s concept is based on a sphere representing the natural resources which give up their energy to keep society and the economy of the world alive. The domed envelope is structurally perfect and creates a naturally shaded space; efficient both in terms of engineering and natural cooling. The sphere is interrupted to create an entrance plaza, and cut through to create offices and other functions for ECQ.

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25 prestigious residences of a quality unrivalled in Qatar have been designed on the upper floors of a new 75-storey tower. Working for client Industries Qatar, with client representative Qatar Petroleum/ASTAD, RHWL is responsible for all architectural and interior design, which is inspired by nature. The apartments, a mix of 1 to 3 bed apartments including duplex and penthouses, have entertainment size living rooms with separate dining areas, generously sized bedrooms with bathrooms housing walk-in steam showers.

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A 75-storey, 100,000m² tower in Doha designed by RHWL Architects for Industries Qatar with client representative Qatar Petroleum/ASTAD. Prime office accommodation will be provided plus 25 prestigious residences of a quality unrivalled in Qatar. Facilities include restaurants, retail, conference facilities, business centre, prayer room and health club. Inspired by the use of the natural curve RHWL – responsible for all architectural and interior design – has taken the Form follows Nature philosophy throughout the building to achieve a considered holistic design.

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RHWL were executive architects of Dr. Kamal El Kafrawi’s concept design on this 250ha site in Doha, providing education and accommodation for 6000 students. The design translates the traditional Middle East wind tower principle into a modern context. Buildings are assembled from an octagonal form (classrooms) and connected with squares (lobbies) to form a modular pattern. Each classroom is linked to at least 2 lobbies. A lobby is used either as meeting place, entrance area or as additional secluded classroom.

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Located in Education City, Doha, the QNCC is the largest convention centre in the Middle East, able to cater for up to 7,000 people in its three main halls. Concept Architect is Arata Isozaki & Associates. Working in a design team under Halcrow Engineers, for client Qatar Foundation with client representative Qatar Petroleum/ASTAD, RHWL led the architectural design from Schematic Design through to Development Design Stage, including full Interior Design and FF&E.