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New College of Law: Qatar University
The New College of Law Qatar University fulfills the client’s ambition to improve the education system as a premier educational institution in the region. As the design and supervision consultant, K&A delivered a student-centered facility that promotes lifelong learning, teaching, and community partnerships. The college, which hosts 2,000 students and 200 academic and administrative staff, is a sustainable development model built to 4-star GSAS standards.
Advancing Education with a Modern Functional Design
The NCL is a 50,025 m² sectional building composed of three primary blocks, interconnected via two lateral skylit spines that introduce natural daylight into interior spaces. These spines symmetrically link the blocks to the public vertical circulation cores, forming a linear campus street that organizes the majority of the campus programmatic elements. Within these landscaped spines, key amenities—including coffee shops, reading lounges, and convenience stores—overlook green areas and water features, enhancing both user experience and social interaction.
The building features a visually striking curtain wall façade and a welcoming portico along the main pedestrian approach, incorporating trapezoidal glass panels that align with the fenestration pattern of adjacent blocks. At the narrow ends, ceremonial entrances are axially positioned and connected via passageways through the central communal block, bridging access between blocks. Multi-level columns support canopies over these entrances, conveying a sense of formal governance and hierarchy.
Key Components of the New College of Law – Qatar University
- Basement: Staff parking, building services, seminar rooms, and courtyard.
- Ground Floor: Student lounges, eateries, clinics, classrooms, 50-seat moot court, and multipurpose hall.
- First Floor: Classrooms, student and faculty meeting rooms, lounges, and the Dean’s office.
- Second Floor: 200-seat auditorium, administrative and academic offices, support amenities; connecting the gender-specific peripheral blocks.
- Third Floor: Research facilities, postgraduate cubicles, libraries with meeting/group rooms, computer stations, reading areas, and student lounges.
Sustainable Architecture Supporting Future Learning
Our team’s holistic design and integrated development process ensured that the project met sustainability objectives, including:
- Optimized energy use and system efficiency
- Internal and external water conservation
- Seamless integration with public communal systems and infrastructure
- Improved outdoor thermal comfort and wind safety through strategic building orientation during the design phase
- High indoor environmental quality, featuring enhanced air quality, non-toxic materials, and abundant daylight and external views
- Use of local materials, supporting the local economy and addressing community needs
New College of Law: Leading Academic Excellence in Qatar
The New College of Law embodies a forward-looking environment that fosters lifelong learning and academic excellence. Its iconic design symbolizes Qatar University’s commitment to the long-term growth of the education sector, providing law students with real-world case study experiences in a setting that mirrors professional practice.
Recognized with an Award of Merit in Education/Research at the 2023 ENR Global Best Project Awards, the New College of Law highlights K&A’s expertise in delivering sustainable and innovative learning environments that advance education and provide lasting value.
