minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building, doha, qatar by aesthetics architects go group image courtesy aesthetics architects go group

bangkok based aesthetics architects go group have designed the minister of municipal affairs & agriculture (MMAA) new office building in doha qatar, also known as the cactus project.

the building’s design draws its inspiration from the ability of cacti thriving in a desert. the energy efficient structure features sunshade panels that open and close according to the sun’s intensity, as well as a botanic dome adding to its green rating.

the high-rise building follows the innovative approach to sustainable architecture that the firm is recognized for.

aesthetics architects go group: minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building, doha, qatar sunshade panels of the minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building image courtesy aesthetics architects go group

aesthetics architects go group: minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building, doha, qatar the minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building image courtesy aesthetics architects go group

aesthetics architects go group: minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building, doha, qatar interior of the minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building image courtesy aesthetics architects go group

aesthetics architects go group: minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building, doha, qatar front view of the minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building image courtesy aesthetics architects go group

aesthetics architects go group: minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building, doha, qatar top view  of the minister of municipal affairs & agriculture building image courtesy aesthetics architects go group