Eco-Design of the French Embassy in Doha (Qatar) – A Bioclimatic Architecture inside a Restored Green Valley
Client : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France
Location : Doha (Qatar)
Project : Design and build of the french diplomatic campus
Consultant : MATTA CONTRACTING QATAR, SUD ARCHITECTES, AR ARCHITECTES, TEM PARTNERS, RBS, EUROPTIMA
Area : 5 282 m²
Cost : 10 500 000 €
Date : Wining competition in January 2016, Project design completed in 2021
Doha’s embassy responds to a strong desire to protect buildings from high temperatures, offering at the same time a pleasant setting, integrated in its environment. The Northern facade is opened on the garden which was designed like a green valley, giving freshness and protection to the buildings. The valley goes from East to West on the plot. It is composed of palm trees and filtering gardens for used water. The landscaping design constantly communicates with the simplicity of the stonned buildings, giving shade, protection and a welcoming atmospheer to the users.