Aspire Tower (The Torch) - Doha, Qatar
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The Aspire Tower is a 318 metre (1,043 ft) skyscraper located in the Doha Sports City complex in Doha, Qatar. Designed to be the shape of a torch, for the 2006 Asian Games.
Waymark Code: WMEKHH
Location: Qatar
Date Posted: 06/09/2012
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The building was designed by architect Hadi Simaan and AREP and engineer Ove Arup and Partners. The tower served as the focal point for the 15th Asian Games hosted by Qatar in December 2006.
As of June 2012, the Aspire Tower is currently the tallest structure and building in Doha and Qatar. The tower has also been known as Khalifa Sports Tower, Doha Olympic Tower or the Torch.
Costs at completion: 174,387,000 USD
The interior, including sports museum, a revolving restaurant, a five star hotel (The Torch Doha), a swimming pool and an observatory was not completed until 2007.
Building Address:
Al Waab Street, Aspire Zone
Doha, Qatar
23833
Is it open to the general public?: yes
When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/2007
What is the name of this building?: Aspire Tower
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