Al Jazeera
Doha, Qatar

The debut of Al Jazeera’s revitalized and sprawling fagship facilities in Doha features three distinct studios and two high-end newsrooms, each capable of 360° shooting plans supported by cutting-edge technology and automations.

The ambitious vision has the potential to change the nature of broadcasting worldwide, and it is no surprise that the expansive project has been realized at a time when Al Jazeera reflects on its rich, quarter-century history as a leading global network.

Enlisted in late 2020, New York based Clickspring Design worked extensively with multiple teams at Al Jazeera over the course of four months to produce the masterplan and individual set designs. The creative brief was uncompromising: the broadcast environments would require the highest quality technology, aesthetics, finishes, and performance for a network that understood the long-term need for flexibly adapting to use cases that can often vary by the minute.

Likewise, the newsrooms would be heavily featured on camera, and should be considered extensions of the scenic environments. Marrying form and function would be critical, and the on-air aesthetic could not come at the expense of utility for the network’s veteran editorial teams (or vice-versa).

Client: Al Jazeera Media Network
Designer: Clickspring Design