Msheireb Downtown Doha, a mixed-use development in Qatar's capital with a focus on sustainability through smart technology, has just received a Guinness World Records™ title for the world's “largest underground car park.”
Home to a number of attractions including historical exhibits, museums, parks and unique architecture, the urban area features several international brand restaurants, in addition to several such as the Mandarin Oriental, Doha; the Park Hyatt Doha; and the Al Wadi Hotel Doha – M Gallery.
The car park in question has 10,017 spaces and was specifically designed to help keep more space available in the rest of the development for more attractions and beautiful outdoor spaces, while offering residents, tenants and visitors convenient access that does not interfere with local traffic. As a result, the area is filled with pedestrian-friendly paths and, with the underground parking area basements extending throughout the district, the design was created with the aim of improving connectivity throughout the development and in the area beyond. wide of the city.
“We wanted to reclaim outdoor spaces for the community by removing vehicles from the streets around Msheireb,” said Msheireb Properties CEO Eng. Ali Al Kuwari. “The Guinness World Records™ for the largest underground car park is a testament to our dedication to creating a sustainable and innovative urban district that prioritizes the well-being of our community. By placing car parking and building services underground, we enable architects to design attractive buildings with active façades on all sides.”
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The state-of-the-art facility features a smart parking system that guides drivers to available spaces, making the parking experience seamless and hassle-free. Placing everything underground has also had a significant impact on the building's design, eliminating the need for rear service entrances, which has improved street quality and aesthetic cohesion.
As a flagship project of Msheireb Properties, Msheireb Downtown Doha has been designed to revive the historic center with a new architectural language that is modern yet inspired by Qatar's traditional heritage. The district incorporates the latest smart city technology and sustainability features, making it a model for future urban development around the world.
Raafat Tawfik, official adjudicator of Guinness World Records™, said: “We are delighted to recognize Msheireb Downtown Doha for their outstanding achievement in creating the largest underground car park. “This feat shows the district’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and improving the urban living experience.”
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