Graduate Project Report by Saurabh Goenka

Urban Design Guidelines

Master of Urban Design I Sustainable Urbanism: Doha Studio Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture + Qatari Diar

Lusail City - Ed + Med District

1.0 Introduction

4.0

District Masterplan

1.1

Studio Description

4.1

Design Principles

1.2

Studio Research Trip

4.2

Elements of the Plan

2.0 Context

Existing District Landuse Plan

4.2.2

Proposed District Landuse Plan

Regional Context â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Doha

4.2.3

Existing District Masterplan

2.1.1

Demographics and Population

4.2.4

Proposed District Masterplan

2.1.2

Major Infrastructure and Urban Developments

4.2.5

Vehicular Circulation & Road Hierarchy

Movement Systems

2.1

2.1.3

4.2.6

Non-Vehicular Circulation

2.1.4 Religion

4.2.7

Open Space Strategy

Local Context - Lusail City

Street and Building Typology

2.2.1

Vision & Overview of Master Plan

4.3.1

Existing Road Hierarchy Sections

2.2

4.2.1

4.3

2.2.2

Lusail Development & Precincts

4.3.2

Proposed Road Hierarchy Sections

2.2.3

Project Focus: The Education + Medical District

4.3.3

Comparison of Street Typologies

2.2.4

Neighboring District - Commercial Boulevard

4.3.4

Regulated Building Typologies

2.2.5

Neighboring District - Fox Hills

4.4

QSAS System

Urban Design Guidelines

2.2.6

Neighboring District - Al Erkyah

2.2.7

Vehicular Access & Movement

5.0

2.2.8

Transit ( MRT, LRT)

5.0.1

Urban Design Principles

2.2.9

Open Space Networks

5.0.2

Standards, Abbreviations and Definitions

5.0.3 Ownership/Responsibilities

3.0

District Analysis & Audit

5.0.4

Things that are Regulated

3.1

Site Conditions Analysis

5.0.5

Categorization of Guidelines

3.2

Landuse Scenarios

5.1

District Character Zones

5.2

Shared Rules for Residential Development

3.2.1

Existing District Landuse Plan

3.2.2

Landuse Scenarios

5.2.1

Performative Rules

3.2.3

Preferred District Landuse Plan

5.2.2

Non-Performative Rules

Density Analysis

3.3

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5.7

Hospital Zone

5.3

Core Residential Zone

5.3.1

Subzone Specific Controls

5.7.1

Density and Massing Table

5.3.2

Regulating Massing and Density

5.7.2

Hospital Subzone specific rules

5.3.3

Density and Massing Table

5.7.3

Hospital Residential Subzone specific rules

5.3.4

Subzone 1 (LRT Corridor)

5.7.4

Shared Controls

5.3.5

Subzone 2, 3, and 4

5.7.5

Subzone 1

5.3.6

Subzone 5

5.7.6 Subzone2

5.3.7

Facade Expression Examples

5.7.7

5.3.8

Block specific rules

5.8

Civic Facilities Zone

5.4

North Residential Zone

Hospital Residential Zone specific rules

5.4.1

Density and Massing Table

6.0

Performative Analysis

5.4.2

Subzone specific controls

6.1

Massing Examples Of Two Blocks

5.4.3

Subzone 1

6.2

Solar Performance Analysis

5.4.4

Subzone 2

6.3

Wind Performance Analysis

5.4.5

Subzone 3

5.4.6

Subzone 4, 5

7.0

Architectural Guidelines

South Residential Zone

7.1

Architectural Style

5.5.1

Density and Massing Table

7.2

Building Color & Powder-coats

5.5

5.5.2

Subzone specific controls

7.3

Building Materials

5.5.3

Subzone 1

7.4

Shading Strategies

5.5.4

Subzone 2

7.5 Screens

5.5.5

Subzone 3

5.5.6

Subzone 4

8.0

Design Visualization

5.5.7

Subzone 5

8.1

Perspective 1

5.5.8

Subzone 6

8.2

Perspective 2

8.3

Perspective 3

5.6

School Zone

5.6.1

Density and Massing Table

5.6.2

Subzone specific rules

Lusail City - Ed + Med District

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1.0

Introduction

Lusail City - Ed + Med District

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1.1 Studio: Lusail Education & Medical District Urban Design Guidelines

Lusail City

Doha

Figure 1.1 Lusail City in the Doha Context

Education & Medical District

The Graduate Urban Design Studio at Carnegie Mellon University, USA explores urban design scenarios and the creation of urban design guidelines for a new mixed-use district within Lusail City, an expansion of the city of Doha in Qatar. Focusing on sustainable urbanism and the role of guidelines in urban design, the studio explores how urban design can shape contemporary globalized development practice to respond to social, cultural and environmental factors specific to Doha and the Persian Gulf region. Using the methodological tools of urban rule, code and guideline, the project investigates how urban design can mediate between the scale of planning and infrastructure and that of the individual development while balancing environmental performance and urban form definition, architectural expression and formal unity, and modern architectural languages and cultural traditions. The studio worked in partnership with Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, the owner and master developer of Lusail City. Currently under construction Lusail will be a new costal city adjacent to northern edge of Doha. In the major infrastructure construction phase, Lusail is seeing the first buildings come out of the ground in the Marina district in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south west corner while utility and transportation infrastructure is being developed on the rest of the site. Organized as walkable transit oriented city, Lusail is served by a hierarchy of roads, a bicycle and open space network and both a city wide light-rail system and a line of the proposed Doha Metro.

Many aspects of the Lusail masterplan are well considered and laudable, however like many other contemporary Gulf region developments, the plan is based heavily on normative Western development and infrastructure design practices. In many cases these assumptions work well, creating a modern functional city, however some aspects of the design fail to respond to environmental factors and cultural traditions in a nuanced way, especially in the scale and occupancy of the public realm in a desert climate, and the balance between global development trends and cultural specificity. As the plan moves towards implementation Qatari Diar is working to advance the design and address issues district by district at an urban design scale. This urban design studio has tried try to push this discourse forward by focusing on the mixed-use Education and Medical District which had not been studied at a detailed urban design scale. The Education and Medical District is slated to contain a cluster of schools, a hospital and medium density residential. The existing framework of general infrastructure, density and program has been adopted, and these constraints have been used to test multiple organizational and massing strategies on the site, ultimately choosing and developing a preferred direction. Finally a set of urban design guidelines has been generated and parametric modeling tools have been used to test and iteratively refine a set of final guidelines. This is the final product of the studio summarizing the work.

Figure 1.2 Current Lusail Master Plan (QATARI DIAR)

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DOHA

Figure 1.3 Group Photo

Figure 1.4 Doha City Model

Figure 1.5 Experiencing the sand dunes

Figure 1.6 Doha Silhoutte (looking to West Bay)

Figure 1.7 Office Tower in Doha by Jean Nouvel

Figure 1.8 Souq Waqif, Doha

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Figure 1.9 Carnegie Mellon University Qatar Campus

Figure 1.10 Design Charrette with QATARI DIAR team

Figure 1.11 Group Photo

Figure 1.12 Islamic Museim of Art, designed by I.M. Pei

Figure 1.13 Design Models at QATARI DIAR offices

Figure 1.14 Al Wakra

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DUBAI

Figure 1.15 Dubai view from Burj Khalifa

Figure 1.16 Bastakiya Quarter,Dubai

Figure 1.17 Burj Khalifa

Figure 1.18 Gate Village

Figure 1.19 Dubai Creek

Figure 1.20 View from Burj Khalifa

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ABU DHABI

Figure 1.21 Masdar Institute

Figure 1.22 Street View

Figure 1.23 Model Views of Saadiyat Island Project

Figure 1.24 Downtown Abu Dhabi

Figure 1.25 At the Abu Dhabi Shore

Figure 1.26 At the Masdar Institute

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Saurabh Goenka Saurabh Goenka is from New Delhi, India. He completed his Bachelor of Architecture from School of Planning & Architecture, India. After working for two years at a reputed urban design/architecture firm in India, his ever growing interest in Urban Design motivated him to do a Masters degree in Urban Design at Carnegie Mellon University, USA. His responsibilities in the project included analyzing the project site, studying building and street typology, laying out the master plan as a team, developing urban design guidelines, doing performative analysis and a part of design visualization. He also took the responsibility of compiling presentations, presenting the design proposals to the client and jointly putting together the final report.

Mingming Wu

Mingming Wu is from China. After completing her Master of Architecture from Miami University, Mingming Wu joined the Master of Urban Design program at Carnegie Mellon University, USA in order to gain knowledge about the field. In this project, she actively participated in all phases of the design process. Her responsibilities in the project ranged from site and scenario analysis, master plan as a team, architectural guidelines and design visualization.

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Ozge Diler Ozge Diler is from Ankara, Turkey. She completed her Bachelor of Architecture from Middle East Technical University, Turkey. She then started with a two year Master of Architecture degree in Istanbul. She had completed one year of the program when she got admitted to Carnegie Mellon University, USA and at this point, she decided to study urban design. Her responsibilities in this project were to analyze the project site, research building and street typology, design the master plan as a team and develop urban design guidelines. She also took the joint responsibility of putting together the final report. She believes that some of the western ways of designing can work in the Persian Gulf as long as they are culturally and environmentally responsive to the context.

Rambha Seth Rambha Seth is from Chennai, India. After completing her Bachelor of Architecture from the school of architecture and planning, India, she decided to study urban design and instantly joined the masters program at Carnegie Mellon University, USA. In this project, Rambha took the responsibility of analyzing the site and designing the master plan as a team. She also wrote a small part of the Urban Design Guidelines. Towards the end, she was responsible for putting together the master plan and its various elements into the final report.

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2.0

Context

Overview This chapter first outlines the regional context at the scale of Doha Metropolitan Region. It then describes the local context of Lusail City as envisioned by Qatari Diar Development Team. It finally explains various infrastructure, movement and open space systems of Lusail city that play an important role in fulfilling larger sustainability goals. The vision and principles of planning of the city have been analyzed and eventually incorporated in the design of Ed + Med District.

Figure 2.1 The World

Figure 2.2 The Middle East

Demographic: National vs. Non-National Figure 2.3 Qatar

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2.1 Regional Context - Doha The state of Qatar is strategically placed in the gulf and borders Saudi Arabia. It has an area of about 11,500sqkm with a coastal length of about 560 km. Doha is the capital of Qatar and represents the only major urban center with majority of the population. The demography of Doha is unusual in that the majority of residents are non-nationals, with Qatari nationals forming a minority. The largest portion of expatriates in Qatar are from South Asian countries, mainly Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh and Indonesia, with large amounts of expatriates also coming from Egypt. http://www.wikipedia.org, http://images.google.com

Figure 2.4 Expatriates to Doha

Population: National vs. Non-National

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CONTEXT

EVOLUTION

CITY CENTERS

TRANSPORTATION

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Demographic 2.1.1 Demographics and Population Doha has witnessed explosive growth rates in population, since thousands to Qatar Doha has witnessed explosive growthemigrate rates in population, since thousands emigrate to Qatar While, each month. While, Dohaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population currently stands each month. Doha's population currently at around one million, with the population of the city more than doubling in stands at around one million, with the population the past decade, the birth rate keeps decreasing in the past decade. of the city more than doubling in the past decade, the birth rate keeps decreasing in the past decade.

Figure 2.5 ComparingEVOLUTION population growth and birth rateCITY in Doha CENTERS CONTEXT

Figure 2.6 Age groups andRE-VISIONING gender comparison of DohaDOHA TRANSPORTATION

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Figure 2.7 Major proposed Infrastructure

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Figure 2.8 Major urban developments

2.1.2 Major Infrastructure and Urban Developments • The majority of development in Qatar is centered around the city and hence a comprehensive plan has been mandated for essential services and facilities such as hospitals, schools, universities, airports and roads. • The infrastructure proposed should meet the present needs and also keep room for growth • The current enhancements should relate to the growth patterns of the city.

2.1.3 Movement systems • Qatar has a national road from its northern most city to the Southern most border with Saudi Arabia. • Current movement system depends on motor vehicle. • A causeway from Qatar to Bahrain is to be built linking the entire region by road. • Doha Metro has been proposed to provide reliable public transport serving four major locations such as the education City, Doha airport, West bay and Lusail urban development area.

Figure 2.9 Movement Systems

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Religion

2.1.4 Religion

Of the citizen population, Shiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Muslims account for approximately 10 percent and Sunni Muslims 90 percent.

Religion Of the citizen

The majority of non citizens are from South and Southeast Asian and Arab countries working on temporary employment accompanied population, Shi'acontracts, Muslims account for by family members10 in some cases. Most noncitizens are Sunni or Shiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a The approximately percent and Sunni Muslims 90 percent. Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, or others.

majority of noncitizens are from South and Southeast Asian and Arab countries working on temporary employment contracts, Of accompanied the citizen bypopulation, Shi'ain some Muslims account for family members cases. Most noncitizens approximately and Sunni Muslims Hindus, 90 percent. The are Sunni 10 or percent Shi'a Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, or majority of noncitizens are from South and Southeast Asian and others. Arab countries working on temporary employment contracts, accompanied by family members in some cases. Most noncitizens are Sunni or Shi'a Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, or others.

Figure 2.11Population Citizen Population religion in Doha Citizen in by Doha

Citizen Population in Doha

Total Population in Doha http://info-wars.org/2010/10/26/behind-the-french-veil-ban-the-doha-debate/ Figure 2.10 Women in traditional attire

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EVOLUTION

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CITY CENTERS

Figure 2.12in Total Population by religion in Doha Total Population Doha

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

RE-VISIONING DOHA

2.2 Local Context - Lusail City Lusail is a new waterfront city, located 30 km north of Doha. Lusail will be a complete mixed-use city including multiple residential districts, a major retail district, multiple office districts, a golf course and a network of new parks connecting all parts of the city to the waterfront. Unlike much recent development in the Gulf region, Lusail has been concieved of as relatively compact walkable place served by an internal transit system and connected to central Doha by a new subway. Lusail is a project of QATARI DIAR a real estate development company founded to support Qatarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapidly expanding economy and to provide structure and quality control for the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate development priorities. When complete Lusail will ultimately be a seperate municipality from Doha.

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2.2.1 Vision & Overview Of Master Plan

The main goals of the Lusail Master plan are: • To provide a natural extension to the city of Doha • To diversify the economy into tourism sector • Development targeting a highly walk able and accessible community focused on outdoor environment • Spaciously planned so as not to feel congested • The development should be highly integrated with rest of the city in terms of accessibility • To provide sophisticated infrastructure for easy mobility • Planning and design should respect the local environment in terms of sustainability and preserving the natural environment. • The development should be owned, marketed, managed and operated by a public private company

Total Area: 35 million square meters

N Figure 2.14 Location plan of Lusail in relation to Doha

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Figure 2.15 Aerial view of Marina District (QATARI DIAR)

Figure 2.16 Aerial view of Marina District (QATARI DIAR)

Figure 2.17 Aerial view of Lusail city (QATARI DIAR)

Figure 2.18 Aerial view of Commercial Boulevard (QATARI DIAR)

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2.2.2 Lusail Development & Precincts The Lusail Development has a large number of districts with wide characters and uses: • The Golf District • Waterfront District • Medical & Educational District • Along Al Khor highway organized around linear parks with visual connections to Crescent and waterfront • Fox Hills • Mixed Uses with medium density development • Waterfront Commercial district • Boulevard Commercial District • Forms commercial hub of LD modeled along the lines of Champs Elysees with retail and walkup apartments • Corporate District • Entertainment District • Marina district • Nautilus District

N Figure 2.19 Lusail City Masterplan (QATARI DIAR)

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2.2.4 Vehicular Access & Movement • Lusail Development has two major roadways running north-south, The Al Khor Road and the Lusail road • Further to the west of the development is the North Road which forms one of the primary routes of Qatar • An existing coastal road also runs along length of the development • East -west connections are proposed to pass over Al Khor highway in order to provide easy access to the site

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Tertiary Roads

Figure 2.21 Road network plan of Lusail (QATARI DIAR)

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2.2.5 Transit ( MRT, LRT) â&#x20AC;˘ Lusail Transit system has both below grade and at grade systems. These include Light Rail Transit, Streetcar and Bus Rapid Transit â&#x20AC;˘ The maximum headway during peak travel periods are designed to be under 5 minutes and are expected not to exceed 10 minutes. This drawing depicts a 250m walking radius around the LRT stops clearly indicating that most of the districts within the development are well served by the LRT.

Key Primary Roads Secondary Roads Tertiary Roads Lrt System Lrt Stop Main Road Intersection N Figure 2.22 Public Transit Network of Lusail (QATARI DIAR)

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R250 m walking distance around LRT Stops

2.2.6 Open Space Networks â&#x20AC;˘ Lusail Development has reinforced the idea of linear parks which have been organized to connect to the Crescent Park and further connecting to the waterfront â&#x20AC;˘ The Crescent Park acts as a unifying landscape element for the city cleaning the natural environment in addition to acting as a large recreational space for residents and visitors

Key Golf Course Park/ GreenFingers N

Wadi

Figure 2.23 Open Space Network of Lusail (QATARI DIAR)

2.2.3 Project Focus: The Edcucation + Medical District Ed + Med District is located .........................

N Figure 2.20 Ed + Med District with respect to Lusail

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2.2.7 Neighbouring District - Commercial Boulevard The central area of Lusail is characterized by strong intersection of the Fox Hills district along the north- south axis and the Commercial Boulevard along the east-west, forming an architectural element that framing a specific view and directing the movement to the waterfront. It is a thoroughfare within the mobility network of the city, designed to reflect the commercial avenue of the Champs Elysees with the presence of greenery strips. the continuity of commercial activities with residential uses placed above forms a well defined public realm.

N Figure 2.24 Commercial Boulevard with respect to Lusail

Figure 2.22 Street view of the boulevard

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2.2.8 Neighbouring District - Fox Hills Fox Hills combines mixed uses and residences in a medium density development overlooking the Crescent Park to its left. The green fingers continue across this district from the Ed + Med District connecting to the larger network of greens along the waterfront. This district is comparatively lower density than the surrounding development with mostly low rise and mid rise buildings

N Figure 2.25 Fox Hills District Masterplan

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2.2.9 Neighbouring District - Al Erkyah This development combines medical and residential land uses with commercial centres and community facilities in fairly high densities. The medical facilities and hotel form a gateway to Lusail development and are linked to the rest of the site with a north-south linear park, aligned along the prevailing wind direction.

N Figure 2.26 Al Erkyah Masterplan (AECOM)

Figure 2.27 Street View of pedestrian corridor (AECOM)

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3.0

District Analysis & Audit

Overview This chapter demonstrates the analysis of Ed+Med District in terms of its strengths, weaknesses and given constraints. It then discusses initially proposed landuse scenarios, massing and density alternatives to the existing design of the district, as provided by Qatari Diar.

3.1 Site Conditions Analysis The existing master plan has been analyzed in terms of its strengths, weaknesses and constraints.

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Strengths: The district design, location and proximities provide tremendous opportunities in creating a well defined urban environment. The existing LRT system, proximity to the highway, green infrastructure and wind; all contribute in enhancing the quality of the living environment. Weaknesses: The highway is also a potential threat causing high air and noise pollution, which are directed towards the site through dust storms. Currently, there is a limited access to the district resulting in long street edges without entrances. Constraints: Certain design constraints were provided by Qatari Diar in accordance with the masterplan. These include the existing green utility corridors, the LRT street, the Crescent park. The district cooling plant was to be located in proximity to the commercial boulevard.

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Figure 3.1 Strengths of the site

R250m Walking Distance R250m Walking Distance LRT LRT MRT MRT

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Prevailing Wind LRT Stops LRT Stop

Prevailing Wind Direction

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Figure 3.2 Weaknesses of the site

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Figure 3.3 Given constraints

Dust direction DustStorm Storm Direction

Dust Storm Direction Noise From Al Khor Road Area entrance Areawithout Without Entrances Area Without Entrances Al Road AlKhor Khor Road Al Khor Road Prevailing Wind Prevailing Wind Direction Prevailing Wind Noise Al Khor Road Road Noisefrom From Al Khor

Constrains Constraints Constrains LRT LRT LRT MRT MRT MRT Al Khor Road AlKhor KhorRoad Road Al Proposed Open Spaces Proposed Open Spaces Prevailing Wind Open Spaces Prevailing Wind Prevailing wind LRT Stops M LRT Stops LRT stops

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3.2 Landuse Scenarios Moving from analysis into conceptual design, a variety landuse distribution scenarios were examined. Three scenarios that explored the arrangement of the proposed landuses were created and presented to the Qatari Diar team.

3.2.1 Existing District Landuse Plan

The existing master plan has been designed with residential blocks along the highway, hospitals along the edge of commercial boulevard and schools forming the northern edge of the district along the crescent park.

This way, all the three uses have an edge along the LRT corridor. The schools made good use of the crescent park, and the residential character of the existing Al Erkyah district could be continued along the highway.

These merits of the landuse plans were analyzed and various other landuse scenarios were then tested.

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Key Residential Hospital

School Figure 3.4 Existing District Landuse Plan

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3.2.2 Landuse Scenarios

Hospital

• Proximity to the highway (easy access)

• Connected to the crescent park

• Noise and disturbances away from the inner core

• Noise and disturbances away from core

• Surrounding districts (Fox Hills) exposed to Hospital

• Hospital traffic isolated to the periphery

School • Schools open up to the crescent park • Playgrounds help in extending green edge of the crescent park

Residential • Closer to transit stop • Forms the central core of the development

• Hospital traffic isolated to the periphery

School • Schools become district cores easily accessible from surrounding residences • Green fingers can be integrated with schools

Residential • Face the crescent park • Wraps other uses connecting to surround residential districts

School • Schools become easily accessible from surrounding residences • Green fingers can be integrated with schools • Integrated campus environment may be difficult to accomplish

Residential • Along the highway and surrounding residential development

Figure 3.5 The three investigated landuse scenarios and their characterstics

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3.2.3 Preferred District Landuse Plan

Landuse scenario one was chosen after initial discussions with Qatari Diar. The residential uses forms the core of the development, surrounded by school and medical uses on either side. Integrating the residential district to the commercial boulevard opens up the district edge and promotes walkability. It also supports the idea of integrating the character of Ed+Med district with overall Lusail Masterplan. Locating hospitals along the highway keeps noise and disturbances away while also providing ease of access by limiting the hospital traffic to the periphery. The Schools are situated along the edge of Crescent park. The open spaces of the school assist in physically and visually relating to the larger open space network of Lusail.

Key Residential Hospital

School Figure 3.6 Preferred District Landuse Plan

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3.3 Density Analysis A final step in the anlysis tested the density of the given program using a variety of residential typologies. Three options for densities and FAR were analyzed. The GFA as specified in the documents was first tested using a combination of building footprints. The existing GFA was insufficient not only in terms of its relation to the surrounding built environment but also in terms of providing a walkable, pedestrian friendly and shaded environment. Densities as high as twice the existing GFA were tested and even that was not as compact and dense, especially when compared to the adjacent Al Erkyah residential development.

Existing GFA (Apartments)

Existing GFA (Apartments & duplex)

Existing GFA (Duplex)

Figure 3.7 Physical modelling was used as a tool to generate various density alternatives

The existing density numbers were generated through a comprehensive market analysis and feasibility study done by experts from the Qatari Diar team. After discussions with the client, GFA was finally decided to be 20% more than the existing, for all programs. Existing GFA X 1.5 (Apartments)

Existing GFA X 2 (Apartments)

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4.0

District Masterplan

Overview The direction towards the preferred master plan was determined by the landuse analysis, density studies and discussions with the client. This chapter starts with explaining the design principles for the masterplan in comparison to the existing. Various elements of the master plan have been discussed in detail. These include: • Proposed Masterplan • Land use Plan • Movement Strategy, including vehicular and non-vehicular circulation • Open Space systems and • Environment & sustainability

4.1 Design Principles The proposed master plan is designed with an overall goal of creating actively used public spaces, integrating different uses and users within the district, and optimizing the orientation of public spaces and buildings for shade and wind. The following eight design principles give a better understanding of proposed masterplan as explained in relation to the existing master plan.

Key Park Main Pedestrian Pathway LRT corridor Street Median/ Sidewalk

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N Figure 4.4 Proposed District Masterplan

1. Create a core of residential uses that connect to the transit and adjacent residential districts

2. Connect schools to the Crescent Park in order to expand the interpretation of the perceived public realm

Existing Master Plan

Proposed Master Plan

3. Organize medical uses between the LRT corridor and highway in order to create a distinct image for the district and to segregated traffic movement

4. Orient residential blocks so as to provide thermal comfort through passive cooling strategies

Existing Master Plan

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5. Create a network of shaded pedestrian paths that directly connect pedestrians to transit stations

6. Create narrow, well shaded and human scale secondary streets throughout the district

Existing Master Plan

Proposed Master Plan

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7. Integrate linear green spaces into the development blocks

8. Use the mosque as a higly activated focal point providing varied uses along the LRT corridor

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Proposed Master Plan

4.2 Elements of the plan This section presents the proposed masterplan design and landuse along with various transport and open space strategies that have been incorporated in the design.

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4.2.1 Existing District Landuse Plan The existing landuse for the masterplan has the residential program along the highway away from the Crescent Park. Schools and hospitals are placed on the east side of the LRT corridor, hospitals along the edge of commercial boulevard and schools along the crescent park. The scheme intergrates with residential program within the surrounding context.

Key Residential Hospital School Commercial Institutional

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4.2.2 Proposed District Landuse Plan

The residential uses forms the core of the development, surrounded by school and medical uses on either side. Integrating the residential district to the commercial boulevard opens up the district edge and promotes walkability. It also supports the idea of integrating the character of Ed+Med district with overall Lusail Masterplan. Locating hospitals along the highway keeps noise and disturbances away while also providing ease of access by limiting the hospital traffic to the periphery. Schools are situated along the edge of Crescent park. The open spaces of the school assist in physically and visually relating to the larger open space network of Lusail.

Key Residential Hospital School Commercial Institutional

Figure 4.2 Proposed District Landuse Plan

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4.2.3 Existing District Masterplan The existing master plan has been designed for ease of vehicular movement. The street right of ways are wide with large turning radii which makes its difficult for pedestrians to navigate. Few street grids do not currently align to neighbouring streetways. These factors have lead to lack of clear hierarchy of movement within the district. The linear green fingers currently function as isolated medians providing no more than visual comfort. The residential block sizes in particular need to be reduced in order to promote walkability.

Key

Park Main Pedestrian Pathway LRT corridor Street Median/ Sidewalk

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Figure 4.3 Existing District Masterplan

4.2.4 Proposed District Masterplan The Educational and Medical District has adopted an integrated interdisciplinary approach to the master plan where it combines landuse, builtform and open spaces to bring about greater densities and to create areas of high value and accessibility. The proposed plan uses a smaller block structure with narrower street right of ways favoring ease of pedestrian movement across the district. A pedestrian pathway within the blocks serves as a north- south movement corridor. The linear green fingers have been integrated into the blocks so as to provide better access to the valuable open space.

Key

Park Main Pedestrian Pathway LRT corridor Figure 4.4 Proposed District Masterplan

Street Median/ Sidewalk

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4.2.5 Vehicular Circulation & Road Hierarchy The design strategy has been to develop a network of narrow, well shaded and human scale secondary streets throughout the district. A clear hierarchy of street types has been established, ranging from the high speed highway connecting Lusail, to the narrow streetscapes for access to individual plots. The street grids have been aligned to the commercial boulevard and dedicated streetscapes have been designed for both hospital and school uses.

Key Double Carriageway Single Carriageway

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Figure 4.5 Vehicular Circulation and Road Hierarchy

4.2.6 Non-Vehicular Circulation For pedestrian circulation system, the aim is to create shaded pedestrian paths that connect users to transit stations. The central pedestrian spine divides the blocks into smaller zones within the residential district, thus enhancing the walking experience and also creating a comfortable microclimate within the blocks. The intent has been to design all streetscapes to be pedestrian oriented and highly walkable. A network of bike paths further enhances the travelling experience.

Key Pedestrain Pathway Figure 4.6 Non-Vehicular Circulation

Bycycle network

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4.2.7 Open Space Strategy The Open spaces for the district have been designed using two strategies. The first strategy is to relate to the surrounding context while capitalising on the existing assets. These include integrating green fingers within the development leading to the larger open space network of the Crescent, creating views from the residential units, schools and hospitals. The next strategy is to use shaded pedestrian pathways instead of large open spaces as a way to create a highly activated public realm. The north-south linear pedestrian connection also acts as a breezeway due to its alignment along the prevailing wind direction.

Key Park Semi Public space Public Open Space Pedestrian Path Median Streetscape

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Figure 4.7 Open Space Strategy

4.3 Street and Building Typologies Understanding various Street and Building Typologies in relation to Doha is another important part of the study. Street typologies study includes comparison of streets from the existing master plan with other case projects built in the same region. These studies clearly suggest that the right of ways as currently designed for the district are enormous and have been laid out mostly favoring high speed, free moving vehicular traffic. This contradicts with the overall vision established for Lusail, which is to provide a highly walkable and pedestrian friendly human scale environment. Therefore, as a part of the design proposal, a hiearchy of streets has been created, walkable and shaded environment is encouraged in the public realm. A wide range of possibilities of building types were studied, however the report includes only the ones that have been regulated as they are more appropriate to climate and density considerations of the project. Building Typologies study is important and have been regulated as a part of the Urban Design Guidelines for the district. This has been done primarily for better solar and wind performance but also to define the public realm having varying densities.

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4.3.1 Existing Road Hierarchy Sections The existing streetscape layout and typologies of Ed + Med district have been developed to be integrated into the wider network of overall masterplan and in general, have been designed for easy and free moving traffic.

a. Primary Road (50 M) The street section is wide and governed by automobile traffic. Absence of turning cuts over long distances causes wastage of energy and time. Placing the LRT on the central median discourages pedestrians to actively use it because of its poor accessibility. The street intersections are particularly difficult to navigate through safely â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both for pedestrians and bikes. Free right turning lanes allow ease of traffic movement but work against providing a pedestrian friendly environment.

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Figure 4.7 Existing LRT street corridor

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b. Seconday Road (40 M) The secondary streets in this district are also designed as high speed roads with large green medians acting more as a visual gesture rather than providing shade. Absence of any separate bike paths contradicts with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall goal of promoting walkability and sustainability.

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Figure 4.8 Existing secondary road type

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4.3.2 Proposed Road Hierarchy Sections The proposed vehicular circulation is based on a a system of road hierarchies which has been used consistently across the district. The streets have been modified to suit the surrounding development they support, and have been designed as complete streets, streets which are equally favorable to vehicular and pedestrian movement.

a. Primary Road (50 M) The primary goal for the street was to respond to human scale and to provide an inviting atmosphere equally for all users. Existing right of way width was fixed but modifications to the street section have been done. Light Rail has been placed on residential side of the street to provide easy access for residents. 10m building setback has been eliminated in order to define street edge. Green median has been equally divided on either side of road, integrating green space with pedestrian movement system. Bike lanes have been added and a semi covered shaded pathway along edge of the blocks has been regulated. One left turning lane is provided instead of two.

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Figure 4.9 Proposed LRT street corridor

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b. Secondary Road (22 M) For the secondary roads, the green median has been eliminated and green corridors have been divided on both sides, with designated bike paths throughout the district. The narrower streets are better designed for human perception and also to shade the public realm.

Key Plan

Figure 4.10 Proposed secondary road type

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c. Tertiary Road (14 M) The typology has a single row of street trees on both sides providing shade to pedestrians on foot. Planting beds are located along the road section between sidewalk and carriageway. These are typical to the streets within the residential blocks.

Key Plan

Figure 4.11 Proposed tertiary road type (14 m)

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d. Tertiary Road (8 M) This typology is to allow for pedestrians and bikers to navigate efficiently within the blocks thus providing a pedestrian friendly, shaded environment within the district.

Key Plan

Figure 4.12 Proposed tertiary road type (8 m)

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4.3.3 Comparison of street typologies Lusail City- The District- roads between typical block arrangements

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Lusail City- The District-Roads between Commercial B. and the district

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Source: ‘Boulevard Commercial District Architectural Guideline and Design Briefs’ document by Qatari Diar, November 2006, p.8.

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Musheireb One Way Road

Musheireb Square

Source: ‘Musheireb Heart of Doha’ from Portfolio of SOM, p.22-23

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Musheireb Main Colonnade

Al Erkyah – Pedestrian Road

Source: ‘Final Master Plan Prepared for Jawhara Greens Company’ by Aecom, 2010,p.86 Source: ‘Final Master Plan Prepared for Jawhara Greens Company’ by Aecom, 2010,p.81

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4.3.4 Regulated Building Typologies a. Single Loaded Corridor Apartment

Source: Single Loaded Apartment Project by 3+1 Architects in Tallinn’,D-Book by A. Per,J. Mozas,J. Arpa.,p 97.

b. Double Loaded Corridor Apartment

Source: ‘Double Loaded Apartment Project by BIG in Copenhaguen’,D-Book by A. Per,J. Mozas,J. Arpa.,2007, p 236.

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c. Attached Duplex Units

Source: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Contemporany Housing Donnybrook by Peter Barber Architects in Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; D-Book by A. Per,J.Mozas,J. Arpa.,2007, p 128

Source: www.images.google.com

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d. Point Access Apartment

Source: www.images.google.com

e. Skip Stop Apartments

Source: web research Sanaa Architects

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f. School Type 1

g. School Type 2

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h. Double Loaded Classroom

i. Single Loaded Classroom

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j. Hospital Type 1

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k. Single Loaded Patient Rooms

l. Double Loaded Patient Rooms

Source: ‘Healthcare Buildings’,Neufert Architect’s Data, third edition, p. 541

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4.3.5 QSAS System

In order to review the sustainability of the district, QSAS sustainable rating system has been used as a reference. The two sections – ‘Urban Connectivity’ and ‘Sites’ which make reference to the surrounding context have been studied and analyzed. The following table categorizes the credits where compliance is achieved and also the ones which must be regulated as a part of design guidelines.

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EVALUATING WITH RESPECT TO QSAS SYSTEM NO.

CREDIT NAME

YES

MAY BE

MUST BE REGULATED

SITES

Ecological value of land

Vegetation and shading

Desertification

Rainwater runoff

Mixed Use

Heat Island Effect

Adverse wind conditions

Acoustic conditions

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5.0

Urban Design Guidelines

Overview This chapter explains the Urban Design Guidelines as a means to establish parameters for comprehensive development of Ed+Med District. These guidelines create a clear set of design goals to control massing, density, street edges and perception of the public realm. They establish two levels of control: performative and non-performative. They have been organized into three categories: character zone specific, subzone specific and block specific. The chapter ends with performative analysis of massing options generated as per the guidelines and some illustrations indicating the quality of the built urban environment.

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5.0.1 Urban Design Principles

3. Provide adequate Solar and Wind Access for Buildings

Urban Design Principles explain the types of rules and motivations behind them using a series of diagrams and written principles:

Prevailing Wind Direction

1. Define and delineate the public and private realm through building facades on block edges while enabling flexibility inside the blocks. Flexibility Within the Blocks

Buildings defining the public realm

Prevailing Wind Direction is North-East.

2. Maximize vehicular and pedestrian connectivity for all users.

Wind should be channalized through public realm.

4. Provide Shade and Breeze for the public realm.

Key pedestrian access vehicular access vehicular entrances Narrow Streets between buildings are more likely to be shaded

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Building having longer edge along E-W is appropriate for solar orientation.

5. Create views and vistas throughout the site 6. Provide safety and security for all users through urban design, lighting and signage. 7. Use sustainable techniques as a continuation of environmental aims of Lusail city. 8. Encourage different users come together within the district for the social sustainability of the district.

5.0.2 Standards, Abbreviations and Definitions The following terms are provided with their definition as related to this project.

Architectural Guidelines

9. Use appropriate landscape elements through the district .

Those certain guidelines suggesting the style and materials allowed for construction of a Building as related to visual, functional and performative goals.

10. Ensure the architectural quality through spaces, appropriate materials and performative building solutions as a continuation of overall urban design aims.

Block

11. Encourage pedestrian movement in the district by providing a shaded, safe, and attractive pedestrian network that is accessible throughout the development

A parcel of land bounded either by public streets, rights-of-way, or any combination thereof. Building Setback Minimum distance from plot line to outermost projection of a building. Build-to Line Line along which a building facade must be built within the first meter. Built up area Sum of enclosed and unenclosed covered areas on a parcel. Colonnade: Outdoor covered walkways for pedestrians within the building facades Floor area ratio (FAR) Ratio of gross floor area of all buildings to total area of the plot.

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Gross floor area (GFA)

Universal Access

All enclosed floor area in a building. It does not include balconies, parking (above and below ground level). Any usable area below grade is not permitted except for parking or services.

All pedestrian pathways, building and podium entrances must be designed for convenience of all users, especially specially-able users. Ramps, lifts must be easily accessible. Pathways should be level, clean and well connected to the modes of Public transport.

Ground Coverage Segment of a plot occupied by building expressed as a percentage of building footprint area to total plot area Landscape Landscaping within the development should be complimentary to the overall vision of Qatari Diar master development team. It should act as an enhancement to the quality of the public realm along with providing shade and comfort. Lighting, Paving, Street Furniture and Walkways All urban elements forming the public realm must be complimentary to the overall vision of Qatari Diar master development team. It should allow for consistency and quality of the public realm for the city as a whole.

Urban Design Guidelines have been written on the basis of following assumptions in terms of hierarchy: Master Developer (Qatari Diar) Responsibilities: Design: City Masterplan, Streetscape and Public Ream Standards Construction: Primary Streets, Infrastructure and Utility Networks, Light Rail Transit System, Crescent Park

LRT

District Developer:

Light rail transit.

Responsibilities:

Podium

Design: District Masterplan, Secondary Street Layout and Urban Design Guidelines

Parking Structure that is raised 1.5 m above ground level and maximum of 1.5 m below the ground level. Only one level of structured parking is permitted. The top level of the podium may be considered as a raised semi public realm for residents. QSAS Qatar Sustainability Assessment System Right-of-Way Land reserved for transport systems, pedestrian connections or utilities

5.0.3 Ownership/Responsibilities

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Construction: Secondary Streets, District Open Spaces & Public Plazas, Right-of-Way, Furniture, Signage, Landscape and Lighting Block Developer Responsibilities: Design: Building and Site Construction: Buildings, Podium, Pedestrian Networks, Street Furniture, Signage, Landscape & Lighting

5.0.4 Things that are Regulated The Urban Design regulations have been formalized keeping in mind two major goals for the district design. The regulations on one hand aim at directing density, massing in order to define street edges, promote walkability and enhance the public realm. In addition, they also aim at improving the performative quality of buildings and public spaces in terms of providing good solar access and wind.

Massing Regulations

Performative Regulations

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5.0.5 Categorization of Guidelines The Urban Design Guidelines in the report have been organized into three major categories. Any developer or designer working on any piece of land within the district has to follow the rules in all three categories, whatever is applicable to that particular parcel. The rules have been categorized into three hierarchal levels based on the scale. Character zones first break up the district into 6 categories with specific characters. Every character zone is then divided into sub zones having varying densities, massing and performative rules. Finally, specific rules have also been written for blocks having peculiar characters or elements forming the public realm.

District is divided into

Character Zones

Character Zones are divided into

SubZones

The additional rules specific to each block are covered in the section:

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5.1

District Character Zones

The ED+MED District is divided into six different Character Zones. Urban design guidelines have been developed specific to these individual character zones. Each character zone has been determined according to its program or location.The sub zones and block specific guidelines follow these character zones.

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The district has been divided into six character zones and guidelines have been written specific to each zone. The plan shows different character zones within the district.

Key Core Residential Zone South Residential Zone North Residential Zone School Zone Hospital Zone Civil Facilities Zone

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a. Core Residential District

c. North Residential District

Core Residential District is located along the LRT street, a major transit corridor connecting the district to commercial boulevard and other districts within Lusail. It forms the core of the whole development surrounded by school and hospital facilities on either side. This is the largest and one of the most important character zones in defining the urban built environment of the district

North Residential District is bounded by the high density Al Erkyah district to the north, the LRT corridor on the east and the highway to the west. This district comprising of essentially one block is comparatively higher density residential development. Proximity to Al Erkyah, LRT stop and the highway make this character zone peculiar in terms of real estate value as well. N

b. South Residential District

d. School district School District has been located long the Crescent park as a way of physically and visually connecting to the larger network of open spaces. The density within the district has been pushed towards the west and recreational facilities form the eastern edge of the district.The schools are accessed through an internalized street system designed for easy pick up and drop off.

South Residential District is located in close proximity to the main commercial boulevard. This character zone has been designed as to relate to the character and scale of development across the street. Easier pedestrian connectivity across the district, additional pedestrian pathways and proximity to the crescent park make this character zone unique in itself.

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e. Hospital District Hospital District is located at southwest corner of the district bounded by the highway on the west and LRT corridor on the east. This district is envisioned to add a more dynamic character to the highway edge along with Qatari Diar office tower to the south. The isolated location helps segregate hospital traffic from rest of the district traffic system. Density has been pushed along LRT corridor in order to form a street edge. Hospital Residential fall within northern part of the zone. N

f. Civic Facilities Civic Facilities have been strategically located at the termination point of two major streets connecting the district to larger city networks. Facing the crescent park, this has been envisioned as a highly active public zone forming the core of civic and recreational activities. Apart from having libraries, museums and retail activities, it also houses a Friday (Juma) mosque with a huge public square overlooking the Core Residential District.

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Shared Rules for Residential Development These shared rules are applicable to all residential development including Core Residential Zone, North Residential Zone, South Residential Zone and Hospital Residential which is a part of Hospital Zone.

5.2.1 Performative Rules

2. Appropriate Shading Techniques must be used to minimize solar heat gain but still provide adequate solar access (Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’)

1. Shading during worst summer months: a. Main pedestrian walkways - at least 80% of the day. (Before 10 am and after 2 pm ).This can be achieved using various shading strategies such as overhangs, canopies, pergolas, and vegetation and cross bridges.

3. The buildings, if oriented along the longer N-S axis, should preferably either be 2 floors town houses or skip-stop apartments if more than two. (Refer: ‘Building Typologies’ Part) Building façade may have punctures across in order to channelize and speed up the winds through the area. Optimum sizes of punctures should be determined for maximizing wind movement. The punctures may also have water elements or vegetation to cool the wind.

3X path

X b. 75% area of public spaces - must be shaded for at least 60% of the day (Before 8 am and after 4 pm)

public space

The shading can be achieved either through buildings or through other shading elements (Refer chapter ‘7.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’)

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N S

4. Building Orientation Strategy: a. Minimum 70 % of buildings at first and second floors must be designed orthogonally to the street grid. 70 % of buildings

Based on appropriate solar orientation, the diagram shows the most appropriate orientation range for thermal comfort.

Based on prevailing wind direction, the diagram shows appropriate orientation range for optimum ventilation.

b. Minimum 70 % of the buildings at third and upper floors must be oriented within the range of angle described in the diagram below. (Does not apply to Residential Core Subdistrict- Sub zone 1,4 and North Residential Subdistrict Sub zone 1) 70 % of buildings are within angle

Overlapping the two diagrams provide an appropriate orientation range for both good ventilated interiors. Minimum 70 % of the buildings above the 2nd floor must be oriented within the range of angle described in the diagram.

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c. As an additional to ‘a’ rule, the ground and first floor buildings can be tilted 15 degree from the orthogonality. 15

5.2.2 Non-Performative Rules 6. Buildings are allowed to shift the build to line by maximum 1m.

1m 1m

angle: 30

Property Line

15 angle: 30

7. Pedestrian connections must be correlated across the zones 15

N S

5. All balconies on the west façade must be recessed within the building envelope. A maximum projection of 1m is allowed for balconies on other sides.

8.The buildings can be built across different sub zones provided they follow each subzone’s guidelines. 9. At least one pedestrian access (minimum 4 m) must be provided on all four sides of the block.

10. At least two vehicular access roads (minimum 6m each) must be provided on the block. (Refer to Transport Strategy plan) max.

11. Elements like signage, way finding, street furniture, materials, paving, lighting, planting for the privately owned public realm must be in accordance with QATARI DIAR-Lusail City street furniture documents) 12. No fences or plot boundary walls are permitted anywhere along the corridor edge.

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13. Refer to the recommended color palette in chapter 7.0 Architectural Guidelines, Building Color’.

5.3

Core Residential Zone Core Residential District is located along the LRT street, a major transit corridor connecting the district to commercial boulevard and other districts within Lusail. It forms the core of the whole development surrounded by school and hospital facilities on either side. This is the largest and one of the most important character zones in defining the urban built environment of the district

5.3.1 Subzone Specific Controls

FAR - 1.5 HT. - 2-4 FLOORS

SUBZONE 5

FAR - 3.0 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS FAR - 1.5 HT. - 2-4 FLOORS

SUBZONE 4

SUBZONE 3 FAR - 3.6 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 2 FAR - 5.0 HT. - 6-8 FLOORS

SUBZONE 1

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5.3.2 Regulating Massing and Density

Minimum Urban Envelope of Residential Core Zone Blocks:

Subzones: SUBZONE 1 min. 6 floors SUBZONE 2 SUBZONE 1

SUBZONE 2 min. 2 floors

SUBZONE 5 SUBZONE 3

SUBZONE 3 min. 2 floors

SUBZONE 4 min. 2 floors

SUBZONE 5 min. 2 floors

SUBZONE 4

Key Plan

1. A 1.5 m , the half of Podium covers the ground floor of subzone 1,2,3.

1.5 m Podium

Maximum Urban Envelope of Residential Core Zone Blocks: SUBZONE 1 max. 8 floors

SUBZONE 2 max. 6 floors

SUBZONE 3 max. 4 floors

SUBZONE 4 max. 6 floors

SUBZONE 5 max. 4 floors

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Minimum Spacing Between Buildings:

Setbacks:

6m space between buildings up to 6 floors, 8m up to 8 floors.

O m Setback

8m 6m

O m Setback 4m setback

Maximum Spacing Between Buildings:

Built to Line:

Maximum 20 m between buildings

n/a

20 m

50-70 % Built to Line

100% for Second and third Floors

n/a

40-70 % Built to Line

20 m 60-80% for upper floors

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N Ground and First Floor-100% Buil to Set back line

Glazing Percentages on West and South Facades:

West:20-35%

South:35-65%

Glazing Percentages on North and East Facades:

North:50-80% East:35-50%

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5.3.3 Density and Massing Table

SUBZONES

PERMISSIBLE FAR

PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT (NO. OF FLOORS)

5.0

4-8

3.6

2-6

1.5

MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE (%)

MINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS (m)

90%

6 m upto 6 floors, 8 m upto 8 floors

20 m

95%

1.5 m

3-3.5 m

70%

20 m

95%

1.5 m

2-4

3-3.5 m

50%

n/a

95%

1.5 m

3.0

2-6

3-3.5 m

65%

20 m

95%

1.5 m

1.5

2-4

3-3.5 m

50%

n/a

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PERMISSIBLE F/F HEIGHT (m)

GF - 3-5 m Rest- 3-3.5 m

MAXIMUM SPACING COVERED BETWEEN BUILDINGS PODIUM PARKING (m) (%)

n/a Can have surface parking, 95% must be shaded

PERMISSIBLE PODIUM HEIGHT (m)

1.5 m

COVERED PODIUM PARKING (%)

PERMISSIBLE PODIUM HEIGHT (m)

GF SETBACKS

BUILT TO PROPERTY LINE (%)

MAXIMUM BUILDING WIDTH (m)

95%

1.5 m

4m MINIMUM

G-1 Fl - 100 % (Built to setback line), 2-3 Fl - 100%, 48 Fl - 60-80 %

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single Loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

40-70 %

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

n/a

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

95%

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

50-70 %

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

n/a

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

n/a Can have surface parking, 95% must be shaded

PERMISSIBLE (%) GLAZING EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH

PERMISSIBLE BUILDING TYPOLOGIES

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5.3.4 Subzone 1 (LRT Corridor)

1. Minimum 4m setback from the property line for pedestrian walkways with a clear height of 8 m. The height of ground floor having retail can vary from 4.5 to 5 m

N Podium Level

1.5m

8m 4.5 5m min. 4m

The height of ground floor without retail can range from 3 to 3.5 m. The walkways may be designed using various elements such as colonnades or shading screen.

Podium Level

8m 3-3.5m

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2. The ground and first floor can be combined to create double height retail spaces or duplex units.

4. Buildings which are designed without west façade corridors are allowed to shift the build to line by maximum 1m. (Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’)

Podium Level

1.5m

5. Having circulation corridor on the west façade is preferred and it is acceptable to shift the build to line by maximum 2m in that case.

3. 10-20% of the west edge must be opened for pedestrian connections to residences on east side that cross through the zone.

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Ground and First Floor with Retail:

Ground and First Floor without Retail:

6. Retail can extend by a maximum of 6 m depth towards the podium side.

9. Building plinth must be raised by at least 1.5 m, the minimum window sill level must be at least 0.45 m above the finished floor.

Podium Level

1.5m

8m >0.45m

min. 4m

1.5m

7. The glazing should be 40-70% of the retail faรงade with no more than 10m of unglazed faรงade length. 8. Signage for retail must be placed within the 2 m volume as shown:

Second & Third Floor 10. The facade must be built to Property Line.

Permissible Signage Zone

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5.3.5 Subzone 2, 3, and 4

min. 1m 35% of facade can have reccessed balconies

These sub zones do not follow any sub zone specific controls and must be in accordance to other controls listed in the report.

Four to Eight Floors

5.3.6 Subzone 5

12. 60-80 % Built to Property Line

60% -80% Built to Property Line

1. 50 % of total GFA must be built within the specified zone below.

N S

50% GFA Built Zone

W LRT Stop

65% of Subzone 5 area

35 % of Subzone 5 area

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Key 10-20% of west edge to be opened Maximum 70% Glazing Minimum 40% Glazing 2m permissible volume for signage Shading and colonnades .15 m minimum plinth 1.5 m minimum plinth

With Retail

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Without Retail

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5.3.8 Block specific rules In addition to the rules described in previous sections, certain additional rules have been written for individual blocks in relation to the surrounding context or constraints.

BLOCK I BLOCK II BLOCK III BLOCK IV

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1a. Minimum 8m wide pedestrian pathway must lie within the specified 40 m wide zone. 70% of this pathway must be oriented to the North West direction. The public square at the end of pedestrian pathway must have minimum 60 m street face.

30m

1b. Pathway entrance and exits to the block must lie within the specified 20 m wide zone.

2. Buildings are allowed to go upto a height of 10 floors within this 30 m zone on either side.

3. Subzone 1 build to line must be shifted as per the diagram. 4. A 3m wide zone at the edge of green finger must be shaded at all times by buildings or shading devices. All buildings along this edge are allowed to cantilever over the green finger by maximum 3 m.

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5. Minimum one vehicular entrance must be provided within each specified zone.

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160

30m 30m

1a. Minimum 8m wide pedestrian pathway must lie within the specified 40 m zone. 70% of this pathway must be oriented to the North West direction.

1b. Pathway entrance and exits to the block must lie within the specified 20 m wide zone.

2. Buildings are allowed to go up to a height of 10 floors within this 30 m zone on either side.

3. Minimum one vehicular entrance must be provided within each specified zone.

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c. Block III

1a. Minimum 8m wide pedestrian pathway must lie within the specified 40 m zone. 70% of this pathway must be oriented to the North West direction.

1b. Pathway entrance and exits to the block must lie within the specified 20 m wide zone.

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30m

1b. Pathway entrance and exits to the block must lie within the specified 20 m wide zone.

2. Buildings are allowed to go up to a height of 10 floors within this 30 m wide zone.

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5.4

Core Residential Zone

North Residential Zone North Residential District is bounded by the high density Al Erkyah district to the north, the LRT corridor on the east and the highway to the west. This district comprising of essentially one block is comparatively higher density residential development. Proximity to Al Erkyah, LRT stop and the highway make this character zone peculiar in terms of real estate value as well.

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PERMISSIBLE FAR

PERMISSIBLE PERMISSIBLE F/F MAXIMUM HEIGHT (NO. OF HEIGHT (m) GROUND FLOORS) COVERAGE (%)

5.0

4-8

3-3.5 m

90%

3.6

2-6

3-3.5 m

70%

5.0

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3-3.5 m

90%

3.0

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3-3.5 m

70%

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6 m upto 6 floors, m upto 8 floors

MAXIMUM SPACING COVERED PERMISSIBLE BETWEEN TWO PODIUM PODIUM HEIGHT (m) BUILDINGS (m) PARKING (%)

20 m

95%

1.5 m

20 m

95%

1.5 m

20 m

95%

1.5 m

20 m

95%

1.5 m

20 m

95%

1.5 m

6 m upto 6 floors, m upto 8 floors

COVERED PERMISSIBLE GF SETBACKS PODIUM PODIUM HEIGHT PARKING (%) (m)

BUILT TO PROPERTY LINE (%)

MAXIMUM BUILDING WIDTH (m)

PERMISSIBLE (%) GLAZING EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH

PERMISSIBLE BUILDING TYPOLOGIES

95%

1.5 m

4 m MINIMUM G-1 Fl - 100 % (Built to setback line), 2-3 Fl - 100%, 4-8 Fl - 60-80 %

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single Loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

0 m MINIMUM

40-70

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

95%

1.5 m

0 m MINIMUM

60-80%

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single Loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

0 m MINIMUM

40-70

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single Loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

0 m MINIMUM

n/a

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

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5.4.2 Subzone Specific Controls FAR - 5.0 HT. - 4-8 FLOORS

SUBZONE 3

FAR - 1.5 HT. - 2-4 FLOORS

5. The ground and first floor may be combined to create double height duplex units.

FAR - 3.0 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 4

SUBZONE 5

FAR - 3.6 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 2

FAR - 5.0 HT. - 4-8 FLOORS

SUBZONE 1

6. Building plinth must be raised by at least 1.5 m, the minimum window sill level must be at least 0.45 m above the finish floor.

Second and Third Floors

7. The facade must be built to Property Line. Minimum 1 m recessed balconies or terraces are permissible for up to 35 % of the facade. These recesses can also have glazing in addition to the ones on façade, with shading devices to minimize solar heat gain. (Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’)

Fourth-Eight Floors 8. 60-80 % Built to Property Line 1. Two separate podiums must be built either side of the pedestrian pathway as shown below: Podium 1

5.4.4 Subzone 2:

Podium 2

9. The 3 m wide pedestrian pathway along the green finger must be shaded at all times (see below). This can be achieved either using overhangs or other shading devices. ((Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’)

5.4.3 Subzone 1: 2. Having circulation corridor on the west façade is preferred.

Green Finger

Ground and First Floor

cantilever

3. Minimum 4m setback from the property line with pedestrian walkways. The clear height of this walkway has to be 8 m all along the LRT Corridor. The walkways may be designed using various elements such as colonnades or shading screen. (Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’) 4. 10-20% of the east edge must be opened for pedestrian connections to residences on west side that cross through the zone.

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5.4.5 Subzone 3:

that has to be shaded

10. Having circulation corridor on the west façade is preferred.

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South Residential Zone South Residential District is located in close proximity to the main commercial boulevard. This character zone has been designed as to relate to the character and scale of development across the street. Easier pedestrian connectivity across the district, additional pedestrian pathways and proximity to the crescent park make this character zone unique in itself.

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PERMISSIBLE FAR

PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT (NO. OF FLOORS)

PERMISSIBLE F/F HEIGHT (m)

MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE (%)

MINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS (m)

MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN BUILDINGS (m)

COVERED PODIUM PARKING (%)

PERMISSIBLE PODIUM HEIGHT (m)

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4-8

GF - 3-5 m Rest3-3.5 m

90%

6 m upto 6 floors, 8 m upto 8 floors

20 m

95%

1.5 m

3.6

2-6

3-3.5 m

70%

20 m

95%

1.5 m

1.5

2-4

3-3.5 m

50%

20 m

95%

1.5 m

3.0

2-6

3-3.5 m

65%

20 m

95%

1.5 m

1.5

2-4

3-3.5 m

40%

20 m

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2-6

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G S

COVERED PODIUM PARKING (%)

PERMISSIBLE PODIUM HEIGHT (m)

GF SETBACKS

BUILT TO PROPERTY LINE (%)

MAXIMUM BUILDING WIDTH (m)

95%

1.5 m

4m MINIMUM

G-1 Fl - 100 % (Built to setback line), 23 Fl - 100%, 4-8 Fl - 60-80 %

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single Loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

40%-70%

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access

95%

1.5 m

n/a

24 m

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W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

95%

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

50%-70%

15 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

n/a

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

1.5 m

0m MINIMUM

50%-70%

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Double Loaded Corridor, Single loaded Corridor, Skip Stop, Point Access, Attached, Semi Attached Duplex Units

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5.5.2 Subzone Specific Controls

FAR - 3.0 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS FAR - 1.5 HT. - 2-4 FLOORS

SUBZONE5

SUB-ZONE4

FAR - 1.5 HT. - 2-4 FLOORS FAR - 3.6 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 2

SUBZONE3

5.5.4 Sub zone 2: FAR - 2.0 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 6

Follow the rules for Residential Core Zone, Sub zone 3.

5.5.6 Sub zone 4:

FAR - 5.0 HT. - 4-8 FLOORS

Follow the rules for Residential Core Zone, Sub zone 4.

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Follow the rules for Residential Core Zone, Sub zone 5.

5.5.3 Sub zone 1:

5.5.8 Sub zone 6:

Follow the rules for Residential Core Zone, Sub zone 1.

a. In order to create consistency along the green finger the architecture in this zone should relate to the buildings across the street.

1. The entrance to the ED + MED District should be highlighted at the corner of the block as shown below. The buildings in this zone are allowed to go up to a height of 12 floors.

The buildings on this zone are allowed to go up to 12 m

b. Within the southern portion of each block there must be a minimum of 1 additional N-S axis pedestrian passage.

Main pedestrian path

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School Zone The School Zone has been located long the Crescent park as a way of physically and visually connecting to the larger network of open spaces. The density within the district has been pushed towards the west and recreational facilities form the eastern edge of the district. The schools are accessed through an internalized street system designed for easy pick up and drop off.

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SCHOOL

Subzone 1 - 1.5 Subzone 2 - 0.8 Subzone 3 - 0.2

1-4

3-4 m

50%

MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN BUILDINGS (m)

STRUCTURED PARKING (%)

PERMISSIBLE STRUCTURE HEIGHT (m)

20 m

n/a 100% on grade parking

n/a

5.6.2 Subzone specific rules FAR - 1.5 HT. - 1-4 FLOORS

SUBZONE 1

FAR - 0.8 HT. - 1-4 FLOORS

SUBZONE 2 FAR - 0.2 HT. - 1-4 FLOORS

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PERMISSIBLE STRUCTURE HEIGHT (m)

n/a 100% on grade parking

n/a

GF , FF SETBACKS

BUILT TO PROPERTY LINE (%)

4 m MINIMUM G-1 Fl - 50% 4 Fl - 40%

MAXIMUM BUILDING WIDTH (m)

2- Classrooms - 27 m Recreational - 35 m

1. At least 50% of buildings envelope must have a longer N-S axis. 2. School entrances should face the core residential zone. Additional entrances may be provided on other sides. Residential Core Zone Block

Schools Zone

The Crescent Park

PERMISSIBLE (%) GLAZING EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

PERMISSIBLE BUILDING TYPOLOGIES

Refer Section 3.0 Building typologies

5. The recreational facilities should be oriented with longer axis facing northsouth. These recreational facilities should form a part of the open space reserved. 6. The open spaces should be connected to the Crescent Park further enhancing the gesture of the green space within the community.

Schools Zone

The Crescent Park

3. At least 70% of the parking facilities should not be directly visible from the western façade facing the core residential zone. 4. Parking requirements – 1 car parking space for every 300 sqm of built up + Bus parking or 0.12 per student

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7. Shading during worst summer months:

8. A 3m wide zone at the edges of green finger must be shaded at all times either by buildings or shading devices. All buildings around these edges are allowed to cantilever over the green finger by maximum 3m.

a. Main pedestrian walkways - at least 80% of the day. (Before 10 am and after 2 pm ).This can be achieved using various shading strategies such as overhangs, canopies, pergolas, and vegetation and cross bridges.

9. Appropriate Shading Techniques must be used to minimize solar heat gain but still provide adequate solar access (Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’) 10. Refer to the recommended color palette in ’6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Building Color’

3X path

b. 75% area of public spaces - must be shaded for at least 60% of the day (Before 8 am and after 4 pm)

public space

The shading can be achieved either through buildings or through other shading elements (Refer section ‘6.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’)

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Hospital Zone The Hospital District is located at south-west corner of the district bounded by the highway on the west and LRT corridor on the east. This district is envisioned to add a more dynamic character to the highway edge along with Qatari Diar office tower to the south. The isolated location helps segregate hospital traffic from rest of the district traffic system. Density has been pushed along LRT corridor in order to form a street edge. Hospital Residential fall within northern part of the zone.

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PERMISSIBLE FAR

PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT (NO. OF FLOORS)

PERMISSIBLE F/F HEIGHT (m)

HOSPITAL

Subzone 1 - 1.5 Subzone 2 - 0.5

1-6

3-4 m

HOSPITAL RESIDENTIAL

Subzone 1 - 2.5 Subzone 2 - 0.5

2-6

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FAR - 0.5 HT. - 1-6 FLOORS

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50%

MAXIMUM STRUCTURED SPACING PARKING (%) BETWEEN BUILDINGS (m) 20 m

95%

PERMISSIBLE STRUCTURE HEIGHT (m)

3-3.5 m

FAR - 1.5 HT. - 1-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 1

50%

n/a

95%

1.5 m

STRUCTURED PARKING (%)

PERMISSIBLE STRUCTURE HEIGHT (m)

GF , FF SETBACKS

BUILT TO PROPERTY LINE (%)

MAXIMUM BUILDING WIDTH (m)

PERMISSIBLE (%) GLAZING EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH

PERMISSIBLE BUILDING TYPOLOGIES

95%

0m MINIMUM

G-1 Fl - 100 % (Built to setback line), 2-3 Fl -At least 60%, 4-6 Fl - At least 30%

30 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Refer Section 3.0 Building typologies

95%

1.5 m

n/a

G-1 Fl - 100 % (Built to setback line), 2-3 Fl -100%, 4-6 Fl 60-80%

24 m

E - 35-50% N - 35-80%

W - 20-35% S - 35-65%

Refer Section 3.0 Building typologies

b. Hospital Residential

FAR - 0.5 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

SUBZONE 2

FAR - 2.5 HT. - 2-6 FLOORS

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5.7.3 Shared Controls 1. A 3m wide zone at the edges of green finger must be shaded at all times either by buildings or shading devices. All buildings around these edges are allowed to cantilever over the green finger by maximum 3m.

1. 4m setback from the property line with pedestrian walkways should be provided for the ground and first floor. The walkways may be designed using various elements such as colonnades or shading screen. (Refer chapter 7.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’) 2. The parking garage should not front the commercial boulevard corridor directly.

2. At least 60% of the patient rooms should face north to maximize solar gain.

Subzone2 These sub zones do not follow any sub zone specific controls and must be in accordance to other shared controls listed for the hospital in the report.

b. Hospital Residential Zone specific rules 1. Minimum 1 m recessed balconies or terraces are permissible for up to 35 % of the facade. These can also have glazing in addition to ones on façade, with shading devices to minimize solar heat gain 2. The 3 m wide pedestrian pathway along the green finger must be shaded at all times. This can be achieved either using overhangs or other shading devices. (Refer chapter ‘7.0 Architectural Guidelines,Shading Strategies’)

3. Appropriate Shading Techniques must be used to minimize solar heat gain but still provide adequate solar access (Refer section ‘7.0 Architectural Guidelines, Shading Strategies’) 4. Parking requirements – 1 car per patient bed, 2 cars per doctor 5. Refer to the recommended color palette in ’7.0 Architectural Guidelines, Building Color’. 6. All balconies on the west façade must be recessed within the building envelope. A maximum projection of 1m is allowed for balconies on other sides.

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Civic Facilities Zone Civic Facilities have been strategically located at the termination point of two major streets connecting the district to larger city networks. Facing the crescent park, this has been envisioned as a highly active public zone forming the core of civic and recreational activities. Apart from having libraries, museums and retail activities, it also houses a Friday (Juma) mosque with a huge public square overlooking the Core Residential District.

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There are no specific rules for Civic Facilities Zone, instead a design proposal has been given. According to this proposal, mosque is located at the end of pedestrian pathway view corridor in order to create a focal point. The retail activities, museum and community center are designed between the square and the LRT Stop. A high canopy is placed both to create a grand gesture and to create a shaded and walkable public space. The public library, on the corner of main vehicular road, is envisioned as being a landmark.

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Performative Analysis

Overview This section presents a a performance analysis of massing examples generated on the basis of the guidelines. Doha has a harsh climate, especially in summer months. The guidelines in the previous section have been written based on thermal comfort considerations of users in buildings as well as outside. This section tests different massing strategies within the written guidelines in terms of their response to solar and wind performance.

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6. 1 Massing Examples of Two Blocks Three varied massing examples were generated to test the flexibility of urban design guidelines. All the three examples vary tremendously in the way the building typologies have been selected and oriented. Different types of public realm are created in different schemes. These examples have then been used to test the performative goals as prescribed in the guidelines.

a. Plan Views Option 1 represents an orthogonal massing strategy. Although orthogonality may not be the best option in terms of providing thermal comfort in buildings, it provides enough access to wind and adequate solar orientation.

Option 1

Option 2 represents more flexible massing. As can be seen, the main pedestrian pathway can be more flexible to create different perspectives while walking through it.

Option 3 explores the most flexible massing scenario of the three. The ground and first floors are designed orthogonally to the block while upper floors have been oriented to cool the interiors.

Option 2

Option 3

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Option 1

Option 2

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Area overshadowed for 1 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 2 hour between 5am & 6pm

a.Axonometric View

Area overshadowed for 3 hour between 5am & 6pm

The solar analysis has been done for June 21, that is worst time of the year in terms of solar heat gain. The time duration between 10 am and 2 pm has been excluded from the benchmark established for best shaded zones.

Area overshadowed for 4 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 5 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 6 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 7 hour between 5am & 6pm

Main pedestrian road crossing through residential parts should be shaded

One side of Green Fingers should be shaded

Area overshadowed for 8 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 9 hour between 5am & 6pm

E-W Long Axis is appropriate for minimizing the solar heat gain of the buildings

Narrow Alleyways are more likely to be shaded most of the day

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Ground floor and First floor set backs enable shaded pedestrian path along the LRT Corridor

b. Solar Analysis of 3 design possibilities

Option 1 represents an orthogonal design. It provides enough access to wind and adequate solar orientation.The main pedestrian road is totally shaded for most of the day. in summer. This option performs the best of the three in terms of providing thermal comfort

Option 2 represents more flexible design within the rules. The LRT Corridor is shaded and so are courtyards and primary pedestrian pathways. One side of green finger is shaded to create a walkable open space.

Option 3 represents most organic design of the three. Ground and first floors are oriented to channel the wind through public realm while upper floors are oriented according to solar and wind considerations. This option performs the worst of the three in terms of providing thermal comfort.

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Area overshadowed for 1 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 2 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 3 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 4 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 5 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 6 hour between 5am & 6pm

Buildings Oriented to Prevailing Wind Direction are more likely to be breezed.

Prevailing Wind (N-W)

Small courtyards are very useful in terms of creating a stack effect that captures the wind inside the open space.

Area overshadowed for 7 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 8 hour between 5am & 6pm Area overshadowed for 9 hour between 5am & 6pm

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Buildings with punctures channel the wind through public realm

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Architectural Guidelines

Overview Architectural guidelines aim to ensure that architectural style, building form, material and shading strategies are relevant to the culture and climate of Doha, and also assist in giving the site an appropriate identity. These are more towards being suggestive than being prescriptive.

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7.1 Architectural Style Expressions of regional specificity is encouraged with contemporary envision of Arabian architectural features.

Source: http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/agbaria-house/26587/?utm_source=facebook_agbaria_71211/

Building form on the upper level is desired to shift according to the prevailing wind for ventilation in courtyards, while the material of building shall keep in consistent with transformation of building form.

Source: http://www.perkinswill.com/work/university-of-minnesota-duluth---school-of-business.html

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Building form itself can be a way of providing shading by using strategies such as deeper setback walls and extending elements of the skin.

Source: Architectural Record

Shading Strategies are required to be considered in the design process., as a way of illustration of architectural characters.

Source: Architectural Record

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7.2 Building Color & Powder-coats • Refer from the desert and natural environment aesthetic • Define the character of the site. • Include a range of beige from dark to light/ a range of dark wood and grey for highlights/ and white as predominant base color.

7.3 Building Materials • Choose to reference the desert and natural environment aesthetic • Define the character of the site. • Metals-Aluminum, powder-coated steels, mini-orb sheeting, metal panelsMasonryConcrete panels, stone

1. . AECOM Al Erkyah Guildlines from Qatari Diar 2. http://www.3dstudio-max.com/download.php?id=91 3. http://ftextures.com/Concrete-wall-2.html 4. http://nationwidelouvre.hubpages.com/hub/Aluminium-Louvres 5. http://gkd.uk.com/home/creativeweave/applications/solarshading/central-riverside 6. http://www.stockphotos.mx/ image.php?img_id=12306200&img_type=1 7. http://gkd.uk.com/home/creativeweave/applications/facadecladding/princessdock-liverpool

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7.4 Shading Strategies • Install external Louvres • Prevent solar rays striking the building • Reduce solar gain on the structure and internal spaces respectively • Allow solar rays to strike or enter the building

• Provide privacy • Assist in securing the building • Easily control the amount and quality of light

1. http://www.shadinglouvres.com/solar-shading-systems/ellisse-solar-screen-shades/ 2. http://www.coltgroup.com/ projects/offices/ls-tower/ 3. http://greensource.construction.com/products/0707-2.asp

7.5 Screens: •Adjustable to site, environmental and climatic conditions •Designed with air-conditioning or planting •Opaque, fitted, louvred, incorporate directional view or decoration •Organised in any combination of the face and sides •Limited openings to the west direction

http://www.dezeen.com/2010/05/25/cherokee-by-pugh-scarpa/

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Design Visualization

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8.1 Perspective 1: Looking at Light Rail Transit Corridor

8.2 Perspective 2: The Light Rail Transit Corridor

8.3 Perspective 3: Looking at the central pedestrian pathway within the blocks

8.4 Perspective 4: Looking at a residential courtyard with different shading techniques.

8.5 Perspective 5: Aerial view looking North East towards the Crescent Park

8.6 Perspective 6: Aerial view looking North across the district

8.7 Perspective 7: Looking at the central pedestrian pathway within the blocks

8.8 Perspective 8: Looking at a residential courtyard with different shading techniques.