Qatar Integrated Railway Project (QIRP)
The project for the Qatar Integrated Railway Project (QIRP) comprises around 35 stations in phase 1 and around 60 stations in phase 2 for the new Doha Metro Network (planned to comprise 4 lines) and will serve as the backbone of the public transport system in the Greater Doha Area.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
UNStudio’s design forms a bridge between the past and the future of Qatar, drawing inspiration from the vast regional architectural lexicon, whilst simultaneously representing an effective vision of modernisation and preservation.The design further aims to incorporate and integrate all functional and technical aspects of the network and stations into a coherent architectural expression.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
A key concept within the design is one of creating varying scales of identity for the user – network identity, line identity and station identity. UNStudio developed an ‘Architectural Branding Manual’, a set of design guidelines, architectural details and material outlines that will assure the spatial quality and clarity of the network. The manual will be used by the appointed D&B contractors to implement and deliver the individual stations in the first phase.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
Through a system of interconnected triangular base forms, the massing of the geometry adapts and transforms to incorporate programmatic functions and to connect interior spaces with exterior urban infrastructure.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
Using a large catalogue of architectural elements, the design represents a flexible new architectural system which can adapt itself to the scalar challenges set within the Metro Network.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
The materialisation principles are experienced through a duality of a pure, modest exterior versus a rich, illuminated interior and employ a uniquely Qatar ornamentation and material palette.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
Building a new network from scratch provides the opportunity to create a service which encourages the use of public transportation as a valid and clean alternative to private transportation. In UNStudio’s design spatial clarity and intuitive orientation are key components.
Qatar Integrated Railway Project – Courtesy of Methanoia
Project Info.
Architects : UNStudio
Location : Doha, Qatar
Year : 2014
Status: design phase
Type : Railway
Photographs : Methanoia
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