The Government of the State of Qatar, represented by the New Port Project Steering Committee (NPP SC) has embarked on a major programme to develop a new port approximately 25 kilometers south of Doha. Following an international tender and design competition, PLP Architecture has provided the thematic design for the Port Buildings as well as architectural and interior services for two iconic signature buildings: the headquarter building for Mwani, the Qatar Port Management Company, situated at the entrance to the port, and the port control tower which forms part of the Port Marine Unit or the main centre for marine control and support services.