Tornado Tower
Identification
Tornado Tower
QIPCO Tower, West Bay Tower, Westbay Tower
233353
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
concrete
aluminum
glass
glass
curtain wall
structural expressionism
Usage
commercial office
restaurant
parking
shop(s)
Facts
- The lighting system can be animated to make the tower seem to be swirling like a tornado.
- The 28th floor comprises a restaurant and lounge area with a 360° view over Doha and the bay.
- The hyperboloid shape of the tower is intended to represent a desert whirlwind, hence the name "Tornado Tower".
- The external lighting can be programmed to form various color combinations.
- The tower features an external lighting system whereby light fittings built into the intersections of the external steel lattice enable 35,000 different lighting combinations.
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More InformationAwards
Emporis Skyscraper Award Year 2008
7th place
7th place
Technical Data
200.00 m
52
3
2006
2008
2.80 m
23
Involved Companies
Premium Companies:
Architect:
Also recorded for this building:
Construction company, Wind surveyor, Structural engineering, Elevator supplier, Foundation engineer, Project management, Developer, Light engineering, Facade designer, Facade installation, Steel supplier
Features & Amenities
- Exercise facility is available
- Helipad is available
- Ornamental illumination is installed
- Raised floors are available
- Variable walls can be built