Msheireb Downtown Doha

Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) is the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project and one of the smartest cities on earth, strategically located in the heart of Doha – the thriving capital city of Qatar – only minutes away from the Hamad International Airport. MDD blends Qatari heritage and aesthetics with modern technology.

The aim of the project is to bring people back to their roots and rediscover a sense of community and togetherness. It inspires a modern and digital community, featuring smart living and working environments, and is nothing short of a wonderful place to work, shop, enjoy and live. MDD is fully sustainable with all buildings either Gold or Platinum LEED-certified, and adhere to the highest standards in green building services. It is an integrated city that embraces modern residential units, a range of mixed-use and commercial buildings that offer a wide array of retail and business services, and cultural buildings

Key Figures:

Mixed use Development: QAR 20 billion ( 5.5 million USD )

Project Timetable:             Construction commenced in 2010, and was completed in 2021.

Overall Site:                        31,000 sqm

Total GFA:                            764,000 sqm

Total buildings:                   100+

Residential units::               750+units / 156,000sqm

Office buildings:                  21 buildings / 240,000sqm
Retail units:                          300+ units / 91,000sqm

Commercial spaces:          193,000 sqm
Hotels:                                  4
Museums:                            4 heritage houses
Schools:                                1
Mosques:                              3
Parking Spaces:                  10,000+
No.of basement levels:      3-6
Building Height Range:      G+2 to G+29 
LEED Rating:                        32 Platinum certificates and 42 Gold certificates

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Roles & Responsibilities:

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• Supported the review and evaluation of architectural designs from concept development through construction, ensuring alignment with the developer’s vision, design guidelines, and project requirements.

• Assisted in preparing and reviewing feasibility studies, area development plans, and planning options to support development strategies and design decisions.

• Reviewed architectural drawings and consultant submissions for compliance with local regulations, Msheireb Properties’ standards, sustainability requirements, and design quality benchmarks.

• Coordinated with consultants and internal stakeholders to identify design discrepancies, resolve architectural issues, and maintain design consistency.

• Contributed to sustainable design strategies and documentation supporting LEED Gold certification.

• Reviewed architectural mock-ups, material samples, and finishes to verify design intent, detailing, and quality prior to implementation.

• Prepared architectural drawings, presentation documents, CGIs, design reports, and graphical presentations for stakeholder reviews and project publications.

• Supported recruitment activities by participating in candidate interviews and providing feedback on technical capabilities and suitability.

 

 

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