Project Basic Information:
Project Name: Qatar World Cup Fan Village Temporary Accommodation Project
Location: Southern Doha, Qatar
Application Scenario: Temporary accommodation for large-scale events (World Cup)
Product Type: Flat-pack container houses
Project Scale: The “Free Zone Fan Village” comprised 3,000 simple container-based units, each approximately 16 square meters, accommodating two people, with a maximum capacity to host 6,000 fans simultaneously.
Main Challenges:
Short-Term Accommodation Demand for Massive Influx of Visitors:
During the World Cup, a large number of fans flocked to Qatar, a country with limited land area, leading to a severe shortage of hotel rooms. There was an urgent need to rapidly construct a substantial amount of temporary accommodation facilities.
Ultra-Rapid Construction and Cost Control:
Building traditional hotels would be time-consuming and costly. It was essential to construct temporary accommodations quickly and economically before the event while controlling the total investment.
Ensuring Basic Living Comfort:
Despite being temporary, the accommodations needed to provide basic comfort for fans, including insulation, cooling, and sanitation facilities, especially given Qatar’s hot climate.
Post-Event Utilization and Environmental Requirements:
After the tournament, these temporary structures required proper handling to avoid resource waste and construction debris. Ideally, they could be disassembled and repurposed for other uses.
Solutions:
Foldable Container Solution:
Utilized foldable container houses manufactured in China. The housing panels were produced in China and shipped to Qatar, where they were assembled on-site like “building blocks.” Experienced installers could assemble one unit in just one hour, significantly improving construction efficiency.
Compact Yet Fully Functional Space Layout:
Despite each room being only about 16 square meters, the space was efficiently planned to include two single beds, bedside tables, a wardrobe, a coffee table, chairs, an independent tea kitchen, and a bathroom, meeting the basic accommodation needs of fans.
Addressing the Hot Climate:
Each room was equipped with fans, and some units featured air conditioning.
Post-Event Dismantling and Reuse:
After the World Cup, these flat-pack container houses could be entirely disassembled, and the materials repurposed for other construction projects in Qatar, reducing construction waste and aligning with green environmental requirements.
Product Details:
Structural Features:
The foldable containers featured integrally welded tops and bases, connected by side wall panels, ensuring tight component connections for enhanced wind and earthquake resistance. The top included an internal waterproofing groove, providing excellent seepage prevention.
Wall Panels:
Fire-resistant rock wool panels were installed on all sides, offering excellent fireproof performance.
Interior Configuration:
The rooms were equipped with basic furniture (beds, wardrobes, etc.), an independent bathroom with a shower (configurable within an 18-square-meter standard unit), and cooling devices (fans, with air conditioning in some units).
Transportation and Relocation:
Although individual foldable containers are relatively heavy, they can be transported as whole units or in folded form when not in use, facilitating reuse.