Qatar Education City Convention Centre by Yamasaki Architects

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Designed by Yamasaki Architects, the Qatar Education City Convention Centre scheduled to open next year. The project need $720,000,000.00 to complete the construction and will become the largest convention center in the Middle East. The centre will feature several performing halls, including a 2,500 seat theatre, an exhibition hall and banquet facilities for up to 7,000 people.


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As part of the Education City in Doha, Yamasaki, serving as Chief Architect and Engineer, is designing a new convention center. Conceptual design of the center was developed to incorporate a large sidra tree has very strong roots, which allow it to flourish in the harsh climate of the desert. The tree is a symbol of strength and growth, serving as an icon to the people of Qatar as well as the emblem of the Qatar Foundation.

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  1. as an architecture student,we want information about this topic,such as which are the different activities carried in this convention centre,etc.