hai’maa resort Y A R A
A L T A M M A M I
Hai’maa desert restort is a conceptual hospitality design located in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. The concept comes from the varying change of scenery around the site. The design focuses on creating a space that has no boundaries to connect the users with their surroundings, which makes visitors admirably wander the place. Using natural elements and colors through the design and opening spaces towards the natural environment also enhances the user’s experience and enforces the feeling of a boundless space.
site analysis
landmarks
plot
located in the center of al Ula, SA
climate
views & privacy
environment
concept and form
Haimaa / (noun): admirably wandering the desert
create different levels to mimic terrain
the environment and plot
split in half and rotate one part to sunset angle, to block sun rays
levels match topography
add openings to create a visual connection to site
Zoning
Sustainable strategies amenities services
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-200 0
deluxe rooms suite 400
330
*environmental strategies implemented conclude of special roofing, thick thermal insulating walls, orientation of openings towards north and south, all factors help ventilate and thermally control the temperature to achieve comfort with low electrical costs
roof covered with recycled polycarbonate and local wood planks underneath to reduce heat gain
regular hot environment
4600
s p room cool tem
6100
thick walls to insulate openings directed towards north and south to crate thermal comfort
warm shaded and ventilated hallways exposed to outdoors
level 0
0
5
15
30
aa
-1080
bb -200 0
400
on the groundlevel guests are greeted at the lobby with a lounge and dining hall open towards the view of the lion’s gate mountains
330
aa
bb
4600
The first level hosts the rooftop lounge as well as the guest rooms. the elevators leads guests through the a small lounge and onto the outdoor shaded hallways to their rooms. another outdoor lounge is met between the mezzanein that takes vistors to the east wing of the resort
6100
level 0
0
5
15
30
level 0
0
5
15
30
6500
7010
9610
The second level is connected to the spa and the east wing. The varying levels between the rooms allow for better privacy for users and allows for more range withing the landscape.
1 entrance 2 lounge 3 reception 4 powder room 5 public access 6 private access 7 staff area 8 dining hall 9 kitchen
8
2
3
1
6
5
9 4
lobby
7
30
6
1
5 4
7
roof lounge
0
5
3
15
2
8
8
4
1 entrance 2 pool lounge 3 spa 4 salt room 5 salon 6 gym 7 locker room 8 maintenace
2
6
7 3 5
1
the spa 0
2.5
7
7.5
20
All amenities at the spa are oriented to the infinity pool that opens up towards the wadi and mountains capturing the natural scenerey
6 6
4
4
3 7
5
2 2 1
1
suit room 0
1.25
1 entrance 2 closet 3 ensuite 4 bedroom 5 livingroom 6 patio 7 joint door
deluxe room 2.5
7.5
3
12200 9425 6000
8600 5100
north elevation 1 : 300
5
section bb
1 : 300
7400 3600
-1000
12200 9425
8600 7400
6000 5100
section aa
3600
-1000
12200 9425 6000 5100
west elevation
8600 7400 3600
-1000