SunFrame's Perforated Aluminum Façade for Doha Centro Mall

SunFrame's Perforated Aluminum Façade for Doha Centro Mall

Project Overview

Project Name: G+1 CENTRO MALL

Location: Doha, Qatar

Owner: GHANIM SULTAN H. KUWARI

Architectural Consultant: DSG / MZP

Main Contractor: K AND H SONS OF ALMANA

SunFrame's Perforated Aluminum Panels
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SunFrame’s Façade Engineering

System Type: B1 & B2 Perforated Aluminum Panel Façade

Total Area: 5,500+ sqm

Service Scope: Full-cycle service (from design to installation)

SunFrame’s Key Contributions & Project Execution

1. Design Concept & Innovation

◆ Cultural Integration: 

  • Inspired by the theme of a “Desert Oasis,” the façade design utilizes varying perforation rates in aluminum panels combined with integrated lighting effects to create a dynamic visual experience, resembling “sand particles drifting from the sky.”

◆ Collaborative Design Process:

  • Worked closely with the DSG/MZP architectural team to ensure seamless integration of aesthetics and functionality.
  • Leveraged parametric design tools to optimize perforation patterns, balancing shading efficiency with artistic expression.

2. Full-Cycle Technical Implementation

◆ Design Phase:

Applied 3D modeling to simulate light and shadow effects, verifying the impact of perforation rates on both shading and illumination.

◆ Production & Installation:

  • Precisely manufactured perforated aluminum panels to ensure accurate realization of intricate patterns.
  • Coordinated on-site installation teams to efficiently manage construction processes, ensuring seamless integration with the building structure.
Aluminum Façade for Doha Centro Mall
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3. Project Outcomes & Client Feedback

◆ Key Achievements:

✔ Successfully delivered a 5,500+ sqm custom perforated aluminum panel façade, fully realizing the “Desert Oasis” design vision.
✔ Enhanced the building’s nighttime identity with dynamic light and shadow effects, establishing it as a regional commercial landmark.

◆ Client Testimonial:

“The SFFE team demonstrated exceptional expertise throughout the entire process, from design to execution. Their innovative approach transformed an abstract cultural concept into an impressive architectural expression.”
— GHANIM SULTAN H. KUWARI, Project Representative

4. Industry Impact

◆ Technical Significance:

  • Validated the functional and artistic potential of perforated aluminum façades in the Middle Eastern climate, balancing solar shading and weather resistance.
  • Showcased SunFrame’s core competitive edge in integrated design-manufacturing-installation services for complex façade projects.

◆ Cultural Value:

  • Reinterpreted regional cultural motifs through modern engineering, giving commercial architecture a distinctive narrative.

Conclusion

The G+1 CENTRO MALL project exemplifies SunFrame’s ability to transform client visions into high-quality engineering outcomes through technological innovation and cultural insight. This project not only reinforces SunFrame’s expertise in the Middle Eastern façade industry but also establishes a replicable technical model for future similar developments.

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