BUILDING STUDY REPORT

AL THUMAMA STADIUM , DOHA, QATAR

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME 2019

SUBMITTED BY :
SHREYA SINGH
Roll No. 1633644
VIIth Semester

I.K. GUJRAL P TU. , KHUNNIMAJRA CAMPUS, MOHALI-II

KHARAR-BANUR HIGHWAY,KHUNNIMAJRA,SECTOR-115,MOHALI
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CONSTITUENT CAMPUS OF
I.K. GUJRAL PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, JALANDHAR
Kapurthala-Jalandhar Highway, Kapurthala

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I express my gratitude and respect to our DEPARTMENT OF

ARCHITECTURE, I.K.G. P.T.U , my teachers and my office QATAR
DESIGN CONSORTIUM , DOHA for guiding me through the most
enlightening period of my life.
The last six months have been memorable to say the least and leading my
everyday as a working architect taught me to be more. patient, resilient, hard
working and developed me as a person.

ADDRESS :

QATAR DESIGN CONSORTIUM

Al Kinan St, Doha, Qatar

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 CONTENTS

BRIEF OF PROJECT……………………………………..

INTRODUCTION………………………………………...

ABOUT DOHA……………………………………………

SITE LOCATION…………………………………………

CONCEPT …………………………………………….

SITE PICTURES AND OBSERVATIONS.

SWOT ANALYSIS

PLANS
• SITE PLAN……………………………………………..

• BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN …………………………

• GROUND FLOOR PLAN ……………………………..

• FIRST FLOOR PLAN ………………………………..

• SECOND FLOOR PLAN………………………………

• THIRD FLOOR PLAN…………………………………….

• FOURTH FLOOR PLAN …………………………………

FRONT ELEVATION................................................

SIDE ELEVATION......................................................................

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 BRIEF OF PROJECT

PROJECT NAME - AL THUMAMA, STADIUM

LOCATION - HIA AREA, DOHA, QATAR
CLIENT NAME - QATAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
ARCHITECTS - QATAR DESIGN CONSORTIUM, AEB.
PROJECT BUDGET - 0.7 Billion QAR
TIME PERIOD - 2016-2020

• Overall Design Works

• Earthworks: 120.000 m3
• Reinforced Concrete: 85.000 m3
• Steel Re-Bar: 12.900 ton
• Formwork: 250.000 m2
• Structural Steel: 10.500 ton
• Facade: 24.836 m2
• Roof Cover: 35.327 m2
• Sports Facilities: Net 40.000 Nos seats
• Mechanical Works: 1 Main Pitch & 10 Training Pitches
• Electrical Works
• Architectural Works: 120.000 m2 (Total building Built-up Area)
• Landscape Works: 380.000 m2
• Elevators and Escalators: 28 Elevator & 1 Escalator

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 ABOUT DOHA

Doha is the capital and most populous city of the State of Qatar. It
has a population of 1,850,000. The city is located on the coast of
the Persian Gulf in the east of the country.

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 SITE LOCATION

The Al Thumama stadium is being built on a 51.54ha

site located 12km away from the Hamad International
Airport and near several metro stations on Qatar
Rail’s Red Line.
The location will enable both local and international
fans to easily access the stadium during the World
Cup.

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 ABOUT

Al Thumama Stadium is one of 12 stadiums being

built by Qatar in preparation for the 2020 FIFA World
Cup. Located 6km from the capital city of Doha, the
40,000-capacity stadium will be the sixth venue for
the tournament.

A short 12km journey south from central Doha, Al

Thumama Stadium is named after a native tree which
can be found growing in the area. Designed by Qatari
architect Ibrahim M.Jaidah, following the 2022 FIFA
World Cup it will convert from a 40,000-seater into a
20,000 capacity stadium, housing a sports clinic and
hotel.

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 CONCEPT

Concept is derived from a traditional head piece worn

by men across the Middle East locally referred to as
gahfiya. Gahfiya is worn by young boys before they
would wear a full headgear and adult men wear it
under their ghutras.

The design symbolizes Qatar’s youth and the

country’s rise as a key player in the global sporting
scene. The stadium includes a 20,000-seat arena,
which will be dismantled after the completion of the
World Cup and donated to developing countries in
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The circular stadium features an ultramodern roof and is
adorned by an intricate pattern on the exterior.

A model of the solar-powered cooling system was

demonstrated to FIFA in a 500-seat arena. The arena
still remains on the site and will be used by the Gulf
Organisation for Research and Development to test the
technology.

The stadium will include athletics, cycling and

equestrian tracks, which can be accessed by elite
athletes and recreational users. It will also include
facilities for basketball, handball, volleyball, tennis and
swimming.

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 Observations on Site:-
OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

1.Lowest points on Site-to the East

and North

2. Base of Lift Pits (above).

3. Column footings of varying heights

and depths present on site-some not
seen above ground, while some are
exposed above and footing are at
varying depths

1
3 11
7 10

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2

4. HVAC Duct for Stadium cooling.

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3 5. Cut-Outs observed on Ground

9 Floor Slab.
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6. Red Pipeline network observed

5 5 6 5 across Site.

7. Pipes emerging through Cut-out-

Work in progress.

8. Drainage Pipeline Network

proposed as per IFC

9. Entry into Site-during Site visit.

10. Physical observation of Columns

and Beams

11. Widest Point on Side-Best suited

for a Room Like Multipurpose Hall.

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Ground Levels on Site are varying with column footing in the low areas were found to be in between These areas have the potential to have for spaces that require more headroom.
approximately +9.000m and +10.000m QND

more headroom

Lower area to East part of Site

Lower area to North part of Site

1. Lower area on
site to East
side.

Lower area to East part of Site

1. Lower area on
site to North
side.

Lower area to North part of Site

headroom

more headroom
moreheadroom

headroom
more
more

Lower area to East part of Site Lower area to North part of Site
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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Base of Lift Pits observed at Site. Lift Cores at these locations are to be extended to the Basement B1 for
Vertical Transportation.

2. Base of Lift
Pit (above)
2

2. Base of Lift
Pit (above)

2. Base of Lift
Pit (above)

2. Base of Lift
Pit (above)

Base of Lift Pit at Grid 22

Base of Lift Pit between Grids 11 & 12

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

A mix of exposed and hidden footings for columns. Varying levels of footings may reduce effective height of useable space.
Footings are at varying levels between +9.30mQND and The highest Footing was found to be at +12.85m QND. Considering this, the FFL for the proposed
12.85mQND (as per IFC Drawings). Multipurpose Hall shall be at +13.00mQND.
The low lying areas shall be studied further to accommodate rooms that require more headroom.

3. Column footings
exposed above ground

Exposed footing at varying depths

3. Column footings not

seen above ground

Exposed footing at varying depths

Footing hidden below ground Footing hidden below ground in some areas

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Large exposed HVAC Duct running along
the Site(as indicated) which is used for
the cooling of the Stadium.
Gap in the Duct Layout was noticed on
Site.
Design possibilities will need to be studied to use space below duct(if required).
-to either duct along the path of the existing duct to proposed AHU
-to use the space below existing duct to connect proposed duct to existing AHU room.
-to use space below duct to provide a connection to the existing Service Corridor in the Basement level (+9.00mQND)
Gap in the Duct cannot be used as IFC Drawings showed that Ducts from GF are to join this duct through these gaps.

Duct passing into Wall

4. Large HVAC
Duct for
Stadium
Cooling

Duct running along Site

Space below duct Gap between 2 ducts

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Cut-Outs in the Ground Floor Slab were observed. These are for Cut-outs observed on the Ground Floor Slab were later found to be proposed for HVAC use (as per IFC Drawings).
HVAC Ducts(as per IFC Drawings) proposed to be connected to the • Cut-out A,C & D were proposed to be used for HVAC as per IFC.
Stadium Cooling Duct. • Cut-out B does not seem to have a use proposed yet(as per C09-JET-D-STA-B-ME-00-F1-1002). Kindly
confirm if QDC can use it, if the need arises as per proposed options.

A B C D Existing Cut-outs in Ground Floor Slab

5. Cut-Outs 5. Cut-Outs seen

seen on GF on GF Slab
Slab (for HVAC)
(for HVAC)

Existing Cut-outs in Ground Floor Slab

Existing Cut-outs in Ground Floor Slab

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Huge Red Pipes were found to be running across the Site between (grids 16 & QDC will need to study options without disturbing the existing pipelines. However, if there arises a
17)emerging from a cut-out on the Ground floor slab, which reduced headroom along its need for re-routing(by bringing them down to the column footing level and taking them to the existing
path. These pipes were found to be ‘Chilled water pipes’ for HVAC(as per IFC Drawings.) AHU), the same shall done only after notifying the Client.

Pipelines travelling across Site-reducing available headroom

Pipelines bending near shaft and entering existing Basement through wall
under shaft

Pipelines entering Basement through shaft

IFC Drawing showing Chilled Water Pipes through Basement

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

• Work was in progress for pipes emerging into site through a cut-out. IFC Drawings study showed them to be Drainage pipes,
which are proposed to be connected to the nearest manhole outside the building. QDC will need to study options for re-routing these
7 • IFC Drawings show more Drainage pipes which were not yet present on site. pipes as they will reduce potential headroom for
& • Sleeves were observed on the Concrete wall to connect these pipes. useable space.

7. Pipes emerging Work in process – Pipes emerging from Cut-outs

through Cut-out-Work
in progress.
8. Drainage
Pipeline Network
proposed as per
IFC

Sleeves observed on RCC wall, to connect these emerging Drainage pipes.

IFC Drawing C09-JET-D-STA-B-DR-B1-F3-1001 showing Drainage pipes through Basement

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Current Entry into Basement (not seen in IFC Drawings). Will need confirmation on whether this Entrance to Basement shall be retained or is only temporary
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If this entry is to be retained, should confirm if the same is to be considered as an Entry in the
design options to be proposed.

9. Current
Entry to
Basement.

Current Entry into Basement Current Entry into Basement

Current Entry into Basement

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OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

• Column Height were randomly measured on site to • QDC studied available levels of Column Footings and GF Slab based on IFC Structural Drawings and Site measurements and
study the available habitable height. (as physically arrived at - Potential FFL for proposed Multipurpose Hall shall be at +13.000QND.
10 measured on Site) Variations in height in the areas with more headroom will be studied based on the proposed options.
• Beam edges were observed to be chamfered. • Chamfered beam edges will mean ducts or other services cannot be designed to run adjoining the Columns.

3.66 Beam (in

m Cross section)
3.12
3.70
m
m
GF Slab
2.80 3.07 3.55
m m m Beam

3.82
m

3.77 2.87 3.77 3.85 3.87

m m m m m

Height as measured on
3.82
m

site
Top of Footing
(varies between
+9.30mQND
Water and
+12.85mQND

varies
proofing
Ground
Footin level(varie
g s)

Current Entry into Basement Current Entry into Basement

Current Entry into Basement

OBSERVATIONS AT SITE :-

SNo OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE

Highlighted are was found to be – wide, clear of exposed footings and free of any existing services – Suitable for location of a large hal.QDC
1 Potential area on site for Multipurpose hall will need to study options for suitable location for Multipurpose Hall with minimal changes to existing Services.

11. Widest point

on Site.

Highest point on Site

Highest point on Site Highest point on Site

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1) THE PROJECT IS INNOVATIVE
AND NEW.
2) THE PROJECT IS FIRST OF IT
‘S KIND SO IS A
REVELOUTIONARY
ABSTRACTION.
3) SITUATED AT A PRIME AND
AN ACCESIBLE LOCATION.
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4) IT IS ENVIORNMENTAL
FRIENDLY AND HAS A
FUTURISTIC APPROACH.

1) THE EXTERIOR IS GOOD BUT

RATHER LESS IMPACTFUL
THAN THE COMPETITOR’S
ELEVATIONS.
2) VERY EXPENSIVE AND TIME
CONSUMING.
3) LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
AMONG WORKERS TOWARDS
W
NEW WAY OF WORKING WITH
NEW MATERISLS.

1) THE MATERIAL WILL BE

DONATED TO DEVELOPING
COUNTRIED AFTER THE
WORLD CUP USE OF 2022 –
SUSTAINABLE AND HELPING
APPROACH.
2) WILL EARN PRAISE AND LED
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AN EXAMPLE OF MORE SUCH
BUILDINGS.

1) COST FOR AIR

CONDITIONING IS A KEY
THREAT.
2) THE COMPETITORS PROJECT
IS ALMOST COMPLETE.
3) CONSTRUCTION IS ROOKIE
AND TIME CONSUMING
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