Al-Asmakh Tower (formerly the IBQ Tower) is a building in West Bay Area in Doha, Qatar.[1] Its design was inspired by New York City landmark Empire State Building. Its height is 227 meters (745 ft). It has five basements and 34 floors.[2]
| Al-Asmakh Tower | |
|---|---|
برج الأصمخ | |
 | |
| Alternative names | IBQ Tower |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | Majlis Al Taawon Street, Doha, Qatar |
| Coordinates | 25°19′9.57″N 51°31′32.43″E / 25.3193250°N 51.5256750°E |
| Construction started | 2012 |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Owner | International Bank of Qatar |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Concrete / Steel |
| Floor count | 34 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Kohn Pedersen Fox |
| Structural engineer | WSP Global EHAF Engineering |
| Main contractor | Dorra Group |
References edit
- ^ "Al-Asmakh Tower (Doha)". Wikimapia.
- ^ "New Headquarters of IBQ". Construction Week Online. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016.