3. Palm Towers:

The Palm Towers in Doha have become an icon of the city’s cultural memory. The palm tree is a symbol of survival, and the form of these towers is meant to represent the continuance and success of the surrounding community. The faces of the buildings are punctuated with stainless steel fins as well as geometric manipulations of the form to accomplish this imagery. Standing as landmarks in Doha’s quickly expanding commercial district, the slender twin towers have a variety of office spaces to cater to the needs of its users. The circular core and hexagonal form contribute to the layout’s efficiency. At the base, the towers are connected by an eight-story parking podium to serve all visitors and occupants. The towers stand at 244.4 meters and both comprise of 58 floors above ground, each tower has 26 high speed elevators and 2188 parking spaces each. The twin towers of Qatar were inaugurated in 2011 and were designed by MZ Architects.  

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