Category
Architecture
typology
Leisure / Hospitality
client
NEOM
area
Saudi Arabia
year
2024
dimensions
2.250 sqm
status
Under construction

Seamlessly integrated with the topography, featuring organic volumes and a landscape-integrated roof that offers stunning sea views and extends the green boulevard. 

The design of the Water Sports Center harmonizes with and preserves the island's unique topography. Embodying its diversity and complexity, the building's volumes mirror the natural terrain, creating organic openings that mimic the feel of cavernous spaces. The roof seamlessly integrates into the landscape, extending the green boulevard and providing visitors with an elevated path offering breathtaking views of the sea.
Inspired by Sindalah Island's rugged texture, the landscape roof design elegantly merges with its surroundings. The exterior and interior circulation of the building are carefully sculpted to evoke a cave-like experience, with strategic openings along the coastline ensuring uninterrupted views of the sea and water sports activities. Functionally extending towards the coastline, the building incorporates water as a central design element, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in water sports and enhancing the overall experience of the center.