One of the most significant works of the architect Jean Nouvel is Doha Tower. Used predominantly as an office building, Doha Tower is an unmistakable landmark of the skyline of Doha, Qatar due to its unique cylindrical shape. It is this characteristic form that has led residents of Doha to refer to the tower as the “Condom Tower.” Indeed, Nouvel himself has admitted to the phallic nature of his work. The tower is 46 floors tall, and including its spiral, stands at an impressive 238 meters, making it the 6th tallest building in Qatar. Aside from its use as an office building, the tower also contains a restaurant and private luxury residence, both of which are located near the top of the tower above the office floors. Another distinguishable feature of this building is the intricate facade screen that covers the exterior of the tower. Paying homage to dominant culture of the area, the pattern of the facade screen is known as Mashrabiya, which is a geometric pattern repeatedly found in Islamic culture. Besides from providing some shade from the desert sun, the screen also serves to prevent decay of the glass by reducing the amount of sand that comes in contact with the glass. It is this multifunctionality and attention to culture that has led to this building being awarded numerous architectural awards and accolades. For instance, the building was awarded the title of Best Tall Building Worldwide Award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in Oct. 2012.