Al Fardan Residences | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Residential |
Location | Wes Bay, Doha, Qatar |
Address | Al Qassar Street, Doha |
Coordinates | 25°19′43″N51°31′52″E / 25.32870°N 51.53118°E |
Completed | 2009 [1] |
Height | |
Roof | 245 m (804 ft) [1] |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Concrete |
Floor count | 64 |
Design and construction | |
Structural engineer | Doka GmbH |
Website | |
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