Visionary Architect Rem Koolhaas Visits Qatar Foundation’s Education City

Press release

Published October 22nd, 2017 - 11:59 GMT

Rem Kolhaas at QNL

Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, designer of the Qatar National Library (QNL), this month visited the new landmark building in Education City. Koolhaas’ Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) is responsible for some of the most innovative architectural design projects in the world.

He is considered one of the foremost urban thinkers and conceptual artists of our time. Koolhaas’ contribution to Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City is regarded as a significant reflection of QF’s architectural and sustainability legacy.

Background Information

Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation (QF) is a non-profit organization made up of more than 50 entities working in education, research, and community development.

Our unique ecosystem—supported by partnerships with leading international institutions—is built on initiatives that address our most pressing challenges, create global opportunities, and empower people to shape our present and future.