Education City
Doha, Qatar
Employer: KEO International Consultants
Client: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community
Development
Total Development Size: 14 sq. km.
Total Cost Projection: US$33 Billion
Completion Date: Phased to 2016
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the MIddle East |
Education City - Master Plan |
Project Background:
Founded in 1995 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, Qatar Foundation is a non-profit organization
focusing on education, scientific research and community development.
Under Qatar Foundation’s umbrella is Education City. Located on the
outskirts of Doha, Education City covers 14 square kilometers and comprises
elite universities, several academic and training programs and Qatar Science
and Technology Park which boasts more than 21 world class companies involved in
scientific research and development.
Education City aims to be the center of educational excellence in the region,
instructing students in fields of critical importance to the GCC region. It is
also conceived of as a forum, where universities share research and facilities,
not only with each other but also by forging relationships with businesses and
institutions in public and private sectors.
As a member of the KEO International Consultants Project Management team from
2007 to 2010, Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E
documentation. Below are examples of a few of the many signature projects that
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Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar |
Carnegie Mellon University:
Designed by Mexican architects Legorreta+Legorreta, the
building revolves around a three-story atrium and walkway, and is located on
Education City's East-West spine. This design fosters a greater sense of
community and collaboration among students, staff and faculty throughout
Education City.
The new Carnegie Mellon building covers 460,000 sq. ft., accommodating 150
staff, a library, five lecture halls, 11 classrooms, five labs, five computer
classrooms and both an interdisciplinary and a robotics labs.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the design architects Legorreta+Legorreta and executive architects Langdon
Wilson for all phases (concept to tender) associated with interior finishes,
details, FF&E and signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable,
complete and accurate. Philip also directed, guided and informed the
consultants to ensure client and cultural issues were addressed.
Facilitated the tender process for the FF&E package with a value of $8
million which provided the client value for money for all items procured.
Size: 425,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$132
million, FF&E Budget: US$8 million |
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Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar |
Student Housing:
The design of this 1,200 bed residential complex
at Education City is planned to achieve LEED platinum certification. The design
combines traditional Arabic elements with a contemporary modern graphic style
which enhance the residence halls interior spaces.
The interiors of the student rooms gives students a choice of floor plan
arrangement together with a custom designed modular wall system allowing
flexibility of placing LCD monitors, furniture and lighting to suite their
individual tastes.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the design architects Treanor and executive architects Burns &
McDonnell for all phases (concept to tender) associated with interior finishes,
details, FF&E and signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable,
complete and accurate and in accordance with the contract requirements. Philip
also directed, guided and informed the consultants to ensure client and
cultural issues were addressed.
Presented methods and strategies to the client for implementing LEED Platinum
Certification for this project.
Responsible for managing the mock-up and evaluation process of the US$20million
student room modular wall system design and procurement.
Size: 830,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$332
million, FF&E Budget: US$6 million
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Male and Female Student Housing |
Georgetown University:
This project incorporates an open commons area, academic
facilities, library, classrooms and video conferencing facilities, cafeteria,
centers for research and graduate studies, administration, financial services
and other student support areas.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the design architects Legorreta+Legorreta and executive architects Langdon
Wilson for all phases (concept to tender) associated with interior finishes,
details, FF&E and signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable,
complete and accurate. Philip also directed, guided and informed the
consultants to ensure client and cultural issues were addressed.
Philip also managed the FF&E procurement for the entire facility with a
budget of US$14 million. He worked closely with the Architects to ensure the
products specified were in accordance with the end-user requirements and
oversaw the tendering and evaluation process.
Size: 405,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$154
million, FF&E Budget: US$14 million |
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Georgetown University,
School of Foreign Service |
Qatar National Convention Centre Extension:
Designed with facilities that compete with the finest
Convention Centres in the world, this project firmly establishes Qatar as a
major destination for the Convention and Exhibition industry. The new
facilities will be capable of hosting Conferences as well as opera, symphony or
performing arts and will include banquet facilities, exhibition halls, meeting
rooms, gathering spaces, support spaces, and a link bridge to Qatar Science and
Technology Park.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the design architects HOK and executive architects Burns & McDonnell
for all phases (concept to tender) associated with interior finishes, details,
FF&E and signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable, complete
and accurate. Philip also directed, guided and informed the consultants to
ensure client and cultural issues were addressed.
Philip also managed the FF&E procurement for the entire facility with a
budget of US$20 million. He worked closely with the Architects to ensure the
products specified were in accordance with the end-user requirements.
Temporary head LEED manager during enabling works construction. Attend meetings
with the team and guiding them on best practices for achieving LEED Gold
certification.
Size: 700,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$450
million, FF&E Budget: US$20 million
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Qatar National Convention Center Extension |
  
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Qatar Foundation Headquarters:
This signature building designed by Rem Koolhaas is planned to
be a world-class office facility that will accommodate QF’s projected
staff population of 500. The QFHQ will also provide for Her Highness’
executive offices, including her entire support staff. The height of the
building will be sufficient to allow for uninterrupted panoramic views of the
whole of Education City Campus. The QFHQ building has the most prominent
position in Education City and it provides a modern, attractive and comfortable
environment in which to work, as well as a landmark building within the
Education City development.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the architects OMA (Office for Metropolitian Architecture) for all phases
(concept to tender) associated with interior finishes, details, FF&E and
signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable, complete and accurate.
Philip also directed, guided and informed the consultants to ensure client and
cultural issues were addressed.
Specialty areas included Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned's
offices on the penthouse floor and a staff spa on the second floor.
Size: 290,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$230
million, FF&E Budget: US$30 million |
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Qatar Foundation Headquarters |
RAND Strategic Studies Center:
The Strategic Studies Center is a 3-storey and basement office
building and is adjacent to the Qatar Foundation Headquarters. This building
will be utilized by RAND stakeholders and provides office space and facilities
for the Corporation's employees and visitors.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the architects OMA (Office for Metropolitian Architecture) for all phases
(concept to tender) associated with interior finishes, details, FF&E and
signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable, complete and accurate.
Philip also directed, guided and informed the consultants to ensure client and
cultural issues were addressed.
Size: 57,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$57
million, FF&E Budget: US$3 million |
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RAND Strategic Studies Center |
  
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Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies:
The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies is a facility that will
provide classroom, seminar room, auditorium, library, prayer areas, offices
associated mosque, library, gallery and support spaces for students, faculty,
staff and guests. spaces.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the design architect Mangera Yvars and executive architect RHWL. for all
phases (concept to tender) associated with interior finishes, details, FF&E
and signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable, complete and
accurate. Philip also directed, guided and informed the consultants to ensure
client and cultural issues were addressed.
Size: 400,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$216
million, FF&E Budget: US$10 million |
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Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies |
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Northwestern University:
The Northwester University College of Media and Communication
facilities, located within Education City, will provide a campus venue for
Northwestern University Qatar. The new facility will include classrooms;
gathering spaces; a library; radio, news, and television broadcast spaces;
theatres; faculty offices and support spaces for a projected 350 students.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the design architects Antoine Predock and executive architects Burns &
McDonnell for all phases (concept to tender) associated with interior finishes,
details, FF&E and signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable,
complete and accurate. Philip also directed, guided and informed the
consultants to ensure client and cultural issues were addressed. LEED Gold
certification rating is anticipated.
Size: 337,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$186
million, FF&E Budget: US$20 million
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Northwestern University,
College of Media and Communications |
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Central Library:
The Central Library will take a leadership role in meeting the
ambitious goals of the Qatar Foundation to become an outstanding academic,
research, public and national library. The Central Library will serve
universities, schools, foundations, research institutes, medical center and
other Education City partners. Set to become Qatar's premier information
resource, the Central Library will offer comprehensive collections of print and
digital materials and cutting edge information services to enable participating
institutions to reach their educational, social, research, cultural and
community goals.
This Library is designed as one open space, tiered at the perimeter, housing
over 1 million volumes in specially designed marble clad aluminum shelving
stacks. A separate Heritage Library designed to museum standards as an
excavation exposed to the main open space was also part of the program.
Specifications include an integrated RFID, automatic book mover and smart
shelving system which provides comprehensive collection management.
Philip was responsible for managing the Interiors and FF&E documentation
from the architects OMA (Office for Metropolitian Architecture) for all phases
(concept to tender) associated with interior finishes, details, FF&E and
signage to ensure that the documentation is applicable, complete and accurate.
Philip also directed, guided and informed the consultants to ensure client and
cultural issues were addressed.
Size: 425,000 sq.ft., Project Budget: US$250
million, FF&E Budget: US$17 million |
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Central LIbrary |
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