(2005) Doha Hotel & Conference Center

Conceived to host the GCC governmental summit, held every five years across member states, the Doha Hotel & Conference Center stands as a landmark of diplomacy and regional identity.

The complex integrates a five-star hotel of 250 rooms, a state-of-the-art conference plenum accommodating 500 to 1,000 delegates, and a suite of executive meeting rooms and reception areas. Complementing its political and protocol functions, the development extends into a comprehensive resort environment — featuring grand ballrooms, signature restaurants, a health spa and beach club, a marina, and a 9-hole golf course.

Architecturally, the project draws inspiration from Qatar’s vernacular forms, translating traditional motifs and spatial typologies into a contemporary composition of courtyards, arcades, and shaded gardens. The massive stone volumes are articulated through rhythmic openings, recessed mashrabiya screens, and tower elements, evoking the geometry and texture of regional fortresses while achieving a sense of modern monumentality.

Internally, the architecture expresses ceremonial scale and craftsmanship — from the light-filled central atrium crowned by an intricate skylight, to the grand council chamber where the summit convenes beneath a gilded chandelier and coffered ceiling. Every spatial sequence is choreographed for clarity of function, hierarchy, and security, ensuring heads of state and guests enjoy both discretion and dignity in movement and access.

Balancing protocol, privacy, and prestige, the Doha Hotel & Conference Center stands as a fusion of tradition and modernity, reaffirming the architectural identity of the Gulf through form, light, and craftsmanship.