Aysha Senior Project 2 Report

1. ‫عائشة‪ ‬طارق جماز‬

3. Acknowledgment:
Success is hard to accomplish. However, a person is blessed if he/ she found good people
who encourage and help him/ her achieve this success. I was this blessed person because there
have been many people around me who supported and helped me reach this moment, the
graduation. I thank all those persons who provided me with every help and support they could,
morally, financially, formally and friendly. Those persons are many, but I would like to express my
great appreciation and gratitude to Allah who is the only to be thanked for any bless or misfortune.
Then, to My Parents, who encouraged, supported, assisted, and helped me from all their
hearts to see me always a better person;
To my Father, who has pushed me step forward my future career that I dedicate it to you.
Wishing that you are feeling proud of your daughter getting closer to her goal with success and
excellence…
It is of my pleasure to thank every single person for their grace and help provided for me,
intentionally or inadvertently.
To Dr. Yasser Mahgoub, who has been with us, step by step, since we started our senior II
and up to this minute. Keeping you proud of your student is a promise I have given myself and to
each one of our architectural department…
To the head of our department Dr. Ashraf Salama, who has been with us, step by step, since
we started our architectural program and up to this minute…
To Dr. Rania Khalil, I would thank you for everything you have provided me and for her
words that has been supported me every time (you can do this and don’t be afraid)…
To Dr. Hatem Ibrahim, , who tried to put his experience in every word he said to us and I
hope that we succeeded to absorb these valuable knowledge from him and for everyone whom you
let me meet specially in the internship. Thank you deeply for being a father before being a
supervisor…
Dr. Hussam Hussein Salama, who stayed with me most of the time during this semester . My
special thanks to you for every single information you have given to me, for helping me improving
my project, for the time you spent teaching me. Thanks for being a brother to me…
Dr. Salim Ferwati, Should also have a part of my acknowledgement for his assistance
provided for me in structure techniques and his advised in senior I and I don’t want to forget Dr. Ali
Al Raouf for his advised and his words that has been supported me…
To Eng. Alaa Ghanim, who has been with me, step by step, since we started the architectural
program and up to this minute … Thank you deeply for being a father before being Family friend
and assistant to me in every step…
To Eng. Doaa Ahmed, who has been with me, learned me many thing in architecture design
and supported me every time and I don’t want to forget Eng. Maha Sobhey and Eng. Reham Al
Qawasmeh who have been both good examples for most students…

4. I’m also greatly indebted to all our doctors and instructors in our department for their
constant care throughout our four years of study. Great respects to Dr. Anna Grichting, Dr. Lizmol
Mathew, Dr. Djamel Boussaa, Dr. Djamel Ouahrani, and Dr. Fodil Fadli.
At these last moments, I can clearly remember the wonderful time I spent with my
classmates, especially Meerna Ammar, Rana Jamous, and Aya Shehada who were with me during
the project in our senior year. We went through a difficult time that reinforced our friendship.
Thanks for all my colleagues, classmates, my group and for any person who supported me
during unforgettable situations and without all of you beside me and behind me to push me for the
best, really without all I will never be here today.
Last of all, I would like again to thank my supervisor Dr. Yasser Mahgoub for whom I owe my
success due to his endless advice and simple explanations during the entire project. He is the most
person to be thanked for the success of the project. His efforts and great support indicated that he
was a real father and an excellent instructor.
Many thanks to all those who did all the best to help me to be always one of the best I offered my
humble effort.
Aysha Gammaz

5. Al-Bateel Resort
Abstract
Abstract
This review presents the consequences of Senior Project I of the Environmentally Sustainable Tourism
Project that includes Resort, Cultural Retreat Center, Entertainment Complex & a Sports Center.
The pre-design document, explains different stages taken in order to achieve to the maximum and
reliable information required to take through the next stage.
Analysis has started with the precedent studies, program site analysis and selection, development of
master plan which all were undertaken by the group to reach the individual part of program
development and concept design alternatives.

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Tourism when achieving QNV. Responsible use of resources
and continuous modernization and development of
Tourism mainly is when people go to a vacation public institutions are carefully managed to ensure
or travel to relax, sightseeing (Historical good program management and high quality public
monuments and buildings, nature…), shopping services.
and have a good time. It is considered as the It should not be missed that there is a role the
fastest growing sector in any country. country is playing at both regional and
international levels, consequently competitive
Qatar National Vision & Tourism position in the international economy is
Qatar, has built a bridge from the present to the highlighted.
future through a vision mainly targeting years 2016 Four interconnected pillars were set to accomplish
& 2030. By 2030, Qatar intends to be an advanced the National Vision objectives:
society that is able to sustain its development and
provides a high standard of living for all people. - Human Development: people should be
Qatar’s National Vision defines the long-term developed to enable them to sustain
outcomes for the country and provides a model prosperous society.
within which national strategies and - Social Development: a society based on high
implementation plans can be developed. moral standards and able to play an
important role in global development.
In order to ease the way to achieve the goals of - Economic Development: competitive and
Qatar National Vision 2030, National Development diversified economy is an important goal,
strategy was prepared for 2011-2016. The purpose meeting the needs of and maintaining a high
of this strategy is to intense the commitment to standard of living for both current and
increase the well-being of all Qatari citizens and set future generations.
up carefully designed program for how to continue - Environmental Development: creating a
providing the best education and healthcare as we harmony between economic growth, social
as social protection and employment opportunities development and environmental protection
in a prosperous, stable and secure society. that can be achieved through environmental
Qatar’s National Vision deals with five major management.
challenges facing Qatar: A number of events will be held during the time
- Modernization and Preservation of from 2011-2030. Fifa World Cup 2022 is one of the
Traditions. most anticipated events in the world that Qatar is
- Involvement of current and future preparing for. QND strategy shall contribute in
generations. these preparations ensuring that this event is a
- Manage growth and uncontrolled ringing success and to allow Qatar to show the
expansion. world that it is capable of organizing such event.
- Size and Quality of the expatriate labor Having such popular sport in the country will result
force and the selected path of development. in the attraction of huge number of people that will
- Economic growth, social development and be coming from all over the world.
environmental management.
Balance and Sustainable growth are the main two
considerations that should be taken into account
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Qatar Vision Objective - Pillars Outcomes
Combination between Education and
Human Development: people Healthcare for different users.
should be developed to enable them Take Extra care on the wellness of
to sustain prosperous society. users in order to increase their
productivity.
Creating a balance between Qatari
Culture and Modernism by
Social Development: build a society preserving traditions and controlling
Qatar intends to be an advanced based on high moral standards and Globalization
society able to sustain its able to play an important role in
global development. Develop cities and create effective
development and provides a high connections between different
standard of living for all people. societies.
It seeks to increase the well-being of
all Qatari citizens, continue
providing the best education,
healthcare, social protection and
employment opportunities in a Linking the project to the strategic
prosperous, stable and secure Economic Development:
competitive and diversified economy plan of the city.
society. Education will increase peoples'
is an important goal, meeting the
needs of and maintaining a high productivity.
standard of living for both current Tourism can be a great source of the
and future generations. country's economy.
Environmental Development:
creating a harmony between Creating balance in nature through
economic growth, social Conservation of resouces and the use
development and environmental of recycled materials and
protection that can be achieved Reservation of ecological elements.
through environmental management
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Sustainability
Qatar is the second country in the world in the energy consumption, though it is of importance to
consider the sustainability and energy resource management throughout the designs.
Economy
Environment Society
Sustainabiltiy
•Reduced waste, effluent generation, emissions to environment
Environmental Dimensions •Reduced impact on human health Use of renewable raw materials
•Elimination of toxic substances
•Creation of new markets and opportunities for sales growth.
Economic Dimensions •Cost reduction through efficiency improvements and reduced energy and
raw material inputs.
•Worker health and safety
Social Dimensions •Impacts on local communities, quality of life
•Benefits to disadvantaged groups e.g. disabled
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Eco-tourism
Sustainable or eco-tourism means a sustainable development that meets the needs for present people
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs through environment and
society.
Economy
Development
Environment Culture
Tourism impact on Economy Tourism Impact on Social life Tourism impact on Environment
•Foreign Exchange as a result of •Tourism may affect the evaluation •Transport and Travel: increase
spending of visitors and of the services provided by the displacement from nesting,
contributions to exports. Tourism Industry when residents movement to sub-optimal locations
•Visitors spending generates profits have contacts with tourists. as well as increase pollution.
for tourism business and •Tourism structures offer many •Recreational Nature: introduction of
organizations that in turns provide recreational and cultural structures. new species, viruses and bacteria to
capital to the industry of tourism. •Offers travel opportunities and sites.
•Creations of Employment. career enhancement. •Infrastructure Changes: Alteration
•Economic benefit through transport •Requirements of people coming of natural environments, creation of
operations, such as airports. from outside the region may have different micro climates and more
•Trading impacts that results from impact on the country, such as, extra profitable and productive use of
the currencies exchanging by traffic and change retail structures. land.
tourists. •Demonstration effect of tourism •Litter and noise: Disturb breeding
through tourists behaviors that patterns, aesthetically not
differ from those of the local acceptable.
community. •Snorkeling and Diving: impacts on
coral and removal of organism.
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Theme: Environmentally Sustainable Tourism
Environmentally Sustainable Tourism development comes as the combination of what the terms of
tourism and sustainable environment mean. Since everything is toward the sustainable environment and
this term became the new ear that adds the future perspectives for any development, for that reason the
project theme will have this term in order to apply what sustainable environment means and provide. This
will emphasize the project importance whether for time now or for future, also applying the sustainable
aspects will guarantee innovative ideas and comprehensive results.
On other hand, tourism has many impacts and considerations in terms of economy, social life and
environment. From these piles it can be seen the importance of what tourism mean for any country which
makes it one of the priorities for any future development. That will lead to the idea of making projects that
will sustain and preserve the present and the future environment.
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Precedent Studies
Methodology of Analysis
Tourism projects are spread world-wide and
differ from each other in terms of the function,
program and concept of building. In order to
understand these variety and observe how these
differences has its effect on tourists, three
projects were selected, two of them are located in
different places in Egypt, while the third is a local
El-Gouna
project:
1. El – Gouna (Egypt)
2. Marassi Mediterranean Beach & Golf
Resort (Egypt)
3. Sharq Village & Spa (Qatar)
The points of analysis of these projects where set
in order to have the maximum information a
tourism project can have; taking the advantages
and avoiding the disadvantages from all of the Marassi Mediterranean Beach & Golf Resort
projects.
1. Contextual Analysis
2. Environmental Analysis
3. Attractions
4. Conceptual Analysis
5. Functional & Program Analysis
6. User Profile
Sharq Village & Spa
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El –Gouna
Introduction
El Gouna resort in Egypt is a self contained town
that attracts people from different countries,
nationalities and even the resident people in
Egypt. It is located on numbers of islands on the
north of Hurghada in Egypt west coast of the Red
Sea. It has many activities and serves lots of
functions that catch people attention.
Contextual analysis
Location
El Gouna located north of Hurghada in Egypt
west coast of the Red Sea and it is far away for
only four hours flight from Europe’s major
capitals .Where it is struck by splendor of azure location of the El Gouna in Egypt
water and mountains and that gave El Gouna Land-use & Building Types
special features and views. Moreover, many
Land use in El Gouna various between the
major airline carriers operate weekly flights to
residential, mix-used (Hotels) and open green
Hurghada and El Gouna receives over 100,000
areas as golf green courses. The distribution of
visitors a year from Germany,
the land use is mainly that the mixed Land-use
centralized on the mid-way along the seafront
while residential spread among the site
surrounding the golf courses. Since that, it might
be said that the El Gouna has a rhythm in the
function spatial relationship.
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hotels. One to three bedroom apartments and
three to four bedroom villas offer the finest
waterfront villas and apartments in El Gouna.
Fanadir lagoon
While the second phase offers 54 of the finest
three and four bedroom villas, set across two
islands these homes have immediate access to
El Gouna land-use map the new golf course and are convenient for sandy
 Living Neighborhood & Architecture: beaches. With extensive lagoon and sea views,
Fanadir is one of the most exclusive
Since that El Gouna is a cluster of islands and
neighbourhoods in El Gouna.
lagoons, which gives meaning of gathering and
harmony in the whole area. El Gouna
neighborhoods offer everything from exclusive
private villas to cozy apartments in the heart of
the town. All properties are waterfront and
feature a variety of architectural styles, sizes and
locations. As an example for the neighborhoods
Andalusian and Modern styles
in El Gouna, The Fanadir which has three phases,
Fanadir lagoon, Fanadir Bay and Um Jamar.
Fanadir lagoon designed in Andalusian and
Modern styles, a total of 62 villas and apartments
are set in a prime location within easy reach of
Abu Tig Marina, public beaches and boutique
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plan of the villa
The last development for Fanadir project is Um
Jamar extension which targets the high end of the
market, each three or four bedroom villa having
its own private dock on the lagoon extending
from the front garden. Villas have four main
types, having minor differences in the elevation Types of villas in the Um Jamar extension
design, colors, and some additional features and
elements. Located behind Abu Tig Marina’s North  Beaches and islands
Basin it has direct access to the open sea through
the lagoon. The location will enjoy a brand new Since El Gouna is designed to have the maximum
spa, golf course and three six-star boutique benefits of the environment exist and the
hotels clustering form helped to create many beaches,
lagoons and islands. Lots of beaches and islands
are in El Gouna to meet everyone desires.
Zeytouna Beach
It is located on its own island surrounded by sea
and lagoons. A 400-meter jetty extending into the
sea provides access to deeper water and the coral
reef plateau. Beach services include food,
bathrooms, and fresh-water showers. Also,
provides beach volleyball, snorkeling, football,
dancing lessons and more
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commodity in Egypt. The grass at Ancient Sands
Golf Resort will primarily be Paspalum, a salt
water tolerant grass irrigated with sea water
enabling the course to be maintained in an
environmentally sustainable way. Presently at El
Gouna, recycled water is utilized for irrigation of
the golf course and greenery throughout the
town.
Zeytouna Beach Hotels are primary component in El Gouna.
El Gouna became the house of golf courses by Where there is a variety of services provides,
having many golf courses that had been designed styles and different atmosphere in each hotel.
to provide joy for the golfer. However, there is a Sheraton Miramar Resort in El Gouna considered
new golf course that is under development, as a signature there since it is an inviting magical
which is the “Ancient Sands Golf Resort”, it is mix of Arabic and Egypt’s Nubian styles. Further,
offer a world class design and it will appeal to all it takes a place on nine islands surrounded by
standards of golfer. The course will follow the gardens.
terrain of the site with the lagoon creating a
natural boundary.
Accessibility
El Gouna location serves it by giving it many
ways it reach and access the resort. Where is
Hurghada International airport is served by a
number of direct flights from the UK, Germany,
Italy and other international destinations. There
are also at least 5 flights per day from Cairo to
Hurghada and the journey takes just under an
hour. Tourists can take a taxi from Hurghada
Airport to El Gouna directly within one hour also
there is a private airport at el Gouna which
Ancient Sands Golf Resort accepts private fights and weekly charter service
Golf courses traditionally require much water to from Cairo. Movement and circulate within El
ensure that they look green and lush. With 80% Gouna parts served by many minor roads and
of its land mass as desert, water is a precious
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path in order to ease and enhance movements Further, each island has its own character but
and the connections within it. with a high consideration of the architectural
standers and appearance. However, a great
length have been taken to ensure that the entire
town has a visual unity in which each
neighborhood has its own flavor without
detracting from the artistic whole of the resort.
Clustering concept & lagoon system
Functional Analysis
It is a tourist town that it is can be considered as
a fully developed town. It is offering all the
services required for vacation and permanent
living. This is provided by 14 hotels available
Accessibility and circulation with all leisure activities and entertainment
Conceptual Analysis options which it is spreading over the islands and
lagoons. Many water and sports activities take a
El Gouna resort design motif took many stages of
place surrounding the islands.
thinking and designing depending on the
essential element for the whole project, which
was the natural environment beauty. The
seashore was developed to create crystalline
lagoons that warp around a cluster of islands. As
a result, this development built new properties
for the site itself. Islands clustering produced a
private and a unique atmosphere that would
serve the island targets and goals.
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nonexistent, not to mention the low relative
humidity levels are all year round.
Activities in El Gouna
User Profile:
It is considered as the perfect place to vacation Average high/low temperature
with family and friends. El Gouna is a target for A characteristic summer day during May and
all type of people whether they are local June has a pleasing sunny weather with average
residents or even tourists. People aim this place temperature of 29ºC, with sun shining down for
are artists, athletes, environmentalists, an average of ten hours per day. While from the
individuals and families. It has the longest pure months of July till September El Gouna has a hot
sandy swimmable bay on the Red sea coast and and very dry weather with 40ºC or even higher
luxury world-class in pristine natural average temperatures. On other hand, winter in
environment. Further, the harmony and the El Gouna is more enjoyable and has a pleasurable
completeness of all the available facilities give El average temperature of 20ºC; however still rise
Gouna the uniqueness. to 24ºC or 25ºC and giving average of seven
hours of sunshine per day. Further, rainfall is still
Environmental Analysis
rare and low precipitation levels stand at 1mm or
Since El Gouna has a strategic location on the 2mm. finally El Gouna has branded April and
eastern coast-Red Sea-of Egypt and although November the best months to visit the region as
faraway only four and half hour from United visitors can still enjoy nine hours of sunshine per
Kingdom; the typical climate of El Gouna couldn’t day and very pleasing climates.
be more diverse. It has clear, blue skies and
continuous hours of hot sunny temperatures,
combined with soothing coastal breezes. While
the cloudy conditions are very uncommon
throughout the region of El Gouna, as
precipitation during every season is virtually
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Sea temperature
Average rainfall
Sustainability
El Gouna considered as the most
environmentally-friendly Holiday destination. It
is working hard to preserve its unique
environment by minimizing the harmful impact
and maximizing foreign guest’s awareness. Green
El Gouna is an environmental organization that
aimed to help in develops the resort as an eco-
Average sunshine hours
tourism destination. It pursues this goal by
involving the entire community in protect and
preservation through education, recycling, clean-
up campaigns, festivals and the establishment
and the enforcement of environmental standers
and guidelines.
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Marassi Mediterranean Beach & Golf Resort Location of Marassi
Introduction
At one of the pristine beaches on the North Coast
Emaar Misr for Development, has taken the
of Egypt located a world class destination resort
opportunity to develop a beachfront resort in
development of Marassi Mediterranean Marine &
Marassi. The 6 km seafront land featuring the
Golf Resort.
luxury resort is considered among the finest
beaches in the region and stretches across the Eight resort hotels; 150 slip yacht marina;
picturesque Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay on the residential villas overlooking 18-hole golf course
Mediterranean. and man-made lagoon with pedestrian
promenade; village center including: souk with
mixed-use commercial, retail, civic, residential,
and events center are all components of this
resort.
Marassi Resort
Contextual Analysis
Location & Land-use:
Marassi Land-use
Accessibility & Circulation:
Marsa Matrouh Highway coming from Alexandria
is the main way to access the project.
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Topography of the land provides the chance to
have a huge golf course mediates the buildings.
However, artificial lagoons where created by
pulling sea water into the middle of the site to
enhance the golf course as well as increase the
opportunity of the inner sided buildings to have a
beach and a pleasant view.
Attractions:
Marassi Circulation
Exactly next to Marassi is Sidi Abdelrahman
village. A place with a population of about 4000
Through the project, the concept of circulation
people working mostly in the agriculture of
relay on the pedestrian movement. Automobile
olives, palm and fig trees. It also has popular
movements are limited on the surrounding of the
desert-beach resort that plays a great attraction
project mainly for the mixed use buildings, while
of many people and a station in the mid-way
the main accessibility & circulation around the
between Alexandria & Marsa Matrouh.
residential area is through pedestrian water
movements. El- Alamein, is another village exactly next to Sidi
Abdelrahman, which is famous of its Marina and
Using this approach, privacy and safety of the
beach where a large number of people visit and
middle area of residences and the golf courses
enjoy.
area from the car movement and air pollution,
which creates a pure and healthy atmosphere for
different users.
Environmental Analysis
Micro-climate
The location of the project characterized by its
pleasant weather all year long, with cold winters
and warm to hot summers. It is also know by its
outstanding unpolluted environment, air and
beaches. El Alamein Marina
Natural & Man-made Features
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Buildings through this projects follows several
architectural styles forming unique districts
named according to their styles, which creates a
multicultural unique neighborhood that
combines different country styles into one place.
El Alamein Beach
El Alamein, has also a historic background that
goes back to ancient Wars. It has a war museum
with collectibles from "the civil war" and other
North African battles.
Andalusian Style
War Tank presented in the War Museum
User Profile: local people & tourists.
Conceptual Analysis
The master plan layout was driven by the unique
characteristics of the site, incorporating golf and
a man-made canal into the vast subkha area of
the site. Guidelines have been established which
stress the importance of utilizing native
xeriscape to create a more natural,
environmentally sensitive design solution.
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Sharq Village & Spa Contextual Analysis
Introduction and history Location
This Doha accommodation is located along a
The resort is in Qatar-Doha City… overlooking
quiet beach cove near the Corniche. Guests of the
Ras Abu Aboud street. Its faces the seafront and it
hotel will be able to easily enjoy the nearby
takes just a five minute drive away from the Doha
beach. The Sharq Village & Spa Hotel Doha
International Airport.
provides guests with convenient access to City
Center Mall, which is just five miles away. The The resort located in the vicinity of the Doha Club
National Museum is located about a mile from the and oasis club and Ras Al Nassa, Marriott Hotel,
hotel. Doha International Airport is located only Sailing Club and algazal club. The resort is
four miles from the Sharq Village & Spa Hotel located in the middle of all clubs.
Doha. Guests who arrive by car may take
The Location compared with Doha (focal Point):
advantage of a nearby car park.
The location is situated 43 kilometers east (91°)
Sharq Village Resort is located in the city of Doha of the approximate center of Qatar and 5
in Qatar, overlooking the beautiful Cornich of kilometers east (86°) of the capital Doha.
Doha. Five driving minutes far from Doha
Land use
International Airport and the City center. It is the
first resort ever built in the country to honestly Most of the surrounding of Al Sharq Village are
portray the local architectural style and heritage clubs and Hotels such as, Doha Club and oasis
of Qatar. club and Ras Al Nassa, Marriott Hotel, Sailing
Club and algazal club
Middle Village Resort & Spa project is being
developed to become a five-star luxury resort Accessibility
that blends traditional architecture with modern
the resort located in Ras Abu Abood and we can
facilities to meet the requirements of
arrive to it by using many ways from al Coriche
businessmen and tourists alike. This resort is
Street
designed in the style of a unique Qatari village
will include 160 luxury rooms, a Six Senses Spa, a Directions from the Doha International Airport:
traditional Qatari Souq, food, beverages and Exit the Doha International Airport and go right
entertainment. at the first set of traffic lights and Take another
right at the next set of traffic lights at the Toyota
Tower after Carry on straight through the VIP
roundabout .When you reach the Ras Abo Aboud
roundabout, take a right which takes you onto
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the flyover that leads after that Carry on until you Conceptual Analysis
reach the Marriott roundabout where you should
take a U-Turn and head back the way you have
just come. Finally, Sharq Village and Spa should
be on your right.
Locale: Sharq Village & Spa is located just 5
minutes from the Doha International Airport, 15
minutes from the city centre, and 20 minutes
from the prominent shopping district.
Sharq Plan
The concept of the design was taken from the
traditional Qatari architecture. They tried to
reflect the meaning of small neighborhood by
organized the buildings as group around the
small courtyard.
This concept is serve the idea of the ventilating
between the building and the shadow that
delivered from the narrow corridors between the
group of buildings.
Traditional Qatari Style
Landscape
The integration between the landscape and
buildings make homogeneous and create a unity
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between them. Also was created a kind of Also they use the landscape features in Aesthetic
privacy. way to differentiate between the buildings and
how to approach each one. For example, while
approaching the public area the guest
experiences the shade and shadow transition,
indirect pathways. The designer of this project
aimed to break the silence of motion between the
buildings while using the balance, rhythm,
manipulate the space size and light contrast.
Architectural Style
Andalusian water element
The concept of the elevation introduced the
The use of the Andalusia style has created
traditional style in Qatar and The finishing
smooth movement among the landscape of the
materials from concrete only and white plaster or
resort.
beige color, also the solid frames for the windows
Although its different from the Qatari and the shading devices in the main entrance
architecture style, the way of how they connect with the naqsh and the arcades all introduced in
the water features with hard and soft landscape a harmonious soul permeated through the
and the variety of trees, palms and flowers gave project.
the smoothness and continuous in movement
through it
Traditional Pergola
The tower was built to
allow the people of the
town to maintain a
Sharq Different landscape
watch over the town
and to act as defensive
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building. This
architectural features
mimic's present
design to preserve the
local tradition of the
region.
The Qatari naqsh
tended to be simple in In Sharq village, inside each building there is
concept and, usually Rewaq overlooking to small courtyard and they
was created as an used the skylight to light the space and it used
assembly of patterns also to ventilate the space.
rather than as a
continuous repetitive The main building is reception and the main
treatment such as lobbies that have traditional Arabic inspired
shown interiors, lounges overlooking the pool area and a
majestic view of the sea.
The Rewaq is one of the most important features
in the mosques and it becomes one of the Islamic
features used in traditional houses to give the
shade for the people walking around the
courtyard and give more privacy to the
household and they can sit and gathering under
al Rewaq. Nowadays, most of the architects
revive the traditional and Islamic architecture by
using the elements and the features of Rewaq by
porch decorated with an attractive arcade of
around slender or square columns and corner
details.
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Spa ( Activities and Sports):
The interior design of the Al Sharq Village and
Spa: services
The spa operated by the leading Thai group, Six
Senses Spas. The architecture of the spa not
modern and linear but like a true Middle Eastern
village that has grown organically over time, with
winding streets and 23 treatment rooms
resembling village houses.
Activities can be divided into two types:
 Physical comfort
 Psychological comfort
And both of them carry the meaning of the luxury
and Welfare.
The list below shows the most of the activities
there with pictures
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Massage / User profile
Beauty Centre, Golf Course, Medical Assistance
Most of the visitors during the week are Qatari,
Available, Sauna, Bath / Hot Tub, Garden,
but in the weekend the number of non-Qatari
Playground, Massage, Steam Bath, Barber/Beauty
people more than the expected. That is because of
Shop.
the multi-function village, the architecture style
which most of Qatari feel they are belong to the
space and also the non-Qatari usually tend to stay
in places carrying the feeling of the cultures of the
country they live in. moreover, the Quality of
service attracts tourists and the people of the
country.
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Introduction:
S
earch and research are the main architects’ duties, they search always for the proper choice
between many alternatives and provided options. They search about what is beneficial for the
society, environment, culture, tradition and the country itself. When it comes to search for a
proper site for the hosted project, here comes the challenge, the challenge of choosing a site that the
project will fit and only fit in and no other places. The project is selected carefully and accurately to
meet the needs of the area, society and fill the empty space in the region of missing facilities.
According to the project’s type, the site vitality differs. If the project is a hospital for example, the
location of it should be easily reached with less rush transportation and access. In our case, the project
is located in a very calm and atonic place, easily reached as the project’s purpose is being healthy and
relaxed. The site was selected according to the needs of such type of projects. For example tourisms
seek for entertainment, something different and most of the time they seek for the unique activities
and projects. People by nature always ask for more, look for the missing parts and try to collect
everything as close as possible to them. As mentioned the chosen area for the project is very rural and
undeveloped and an extreme development is needed. According to Qatar future vision for 2016 and
2030, this extreme development will be reached and will bring life to the area. A noticeable raise in
the economical rates of the country and the municipalities as well.
The intended visitors category of such project is the tourism specifically and the locals in general.
The Goal of this project is that when the tourists or visitors visit the place will maintain their mind and
body in several ways, doing sport, learning, entertaining, clearing mind…etc. Several analysis were
done to prove the qualifications of the chosen site and why it is applicable.
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After the previous step was done regarding the precedence studies, the next step comes to detail the
site and analyzing it and upon different criteria that will help in conducting a proper master plan that
fulfill the required program and zones.
The site analysis will cover the analysis of the Census:
following:
It is the statistical information collected about the
Neighborhood context: statistics of the neighborhood and how the
development of the area will effect these statistics.
This will study the surroundings of the site and the And these information will help to know
reaction of these surroundings with the selected approximately the number of visitors to the site.
site and the movement of people in the area.
Ecology:
Circulation:
Is it the study of the existing creatures and plants
It is about the uses of the streets, sidewalks, and in the area on the land and in the sea. Also it studies
alleys. The analysis of these element is very the conditions that help these creatures to stand
important where it the way the visitors will reach upon.
the place.
Size and Zoning:
The site boundaries, areas and zones, setbacks,
rules and regulations of the area and also it
includes the height restrictions.
Sensory:
The sensory will give an idea about the experience
the visitors will feel and see during on the way to
the site. Some landmarks and dominant existing
building are a good elements for the way finding.
The sensory elements are noise, odor, smoke, and
pollutants.
Climate:
The climatic information will cover the local
weather conditions such as the wind, sun path, rain
fall and other conditions that will affect the design
of the project
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Shows the location of the site
Location & Neighborhood context:
Before going on the detailed analysis of the site, remaining strip is the optional site for the
the location should be specified. The project is project. The future master plan shows that the
located in the arid area between Mesaieed and areas before the site (Al-Wakrah) will be
Al-Wakrah, southern end of Al-Wakrah city, mostly a residential area with adjacent green
Northern Mesaieed. The project is placed on areas and some small zones of mixed use.
the left side shore of Al-Wakrah main street Whereas the area after the site (Msaieed) is a
that starts after Q-tel roundabout and infront of pure industrial area with different type of
Al-Wakrah fuel station . According to the area industries ranging between heavy to light.
future master plan, an economic zone with
By combining both land uses, the project can be
light industries will be located after an offset of
supported by a residential area and an
400m strip from the sea shore, where the
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employment area and by this residents and work places are available around the project .
Al-Wakrah, the EZ and Mesaieed future master plan.
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SWOT Analysis:
Strength : considerable skills that, in my experience,
appear to be learned by Qataris at a very
the site shows many strength points, where early age. They are, however, a victim of
it is located between Al-Wakrah city and their own beauty.
Umsaied. At the beginning of Al-Wakrah the They represent a fragile environment as
new Doha international airport is located does much of the peninsula, but the
which means a hot spot for tourists to start concentration on tourism and the need for
their journey from. Moving to Al-Wakrah Qataris and expatriates to get away from
that includes many important projects, one their urban life at least once a week makes
of them is Al-Wakrah hospital, Al-Wakrah them a popular destination.
sports club, the marine, Al-Wakrah park
and the old museum. On the other hand, Weakness:
Musaied which is an industrial area and the
focal point of many industries for the The site is limited in the transportation and
capital, it also includes Sealine resort on its existence of reaching point, where the only way
to reach the place-currently is Al-Wakrah main
shore. As well as, it is the destination for
road then go off-road.
most of Qataris in the weekends and
vacations to practice their hobbies enjoying Opportunities:
the dunes and biking. By combining The location is currently quiet and
different activities that meet the people
undeveloped but the future vision shows a
needs in a quiet place in the mid way
huge development in the area specifically the
between these two areas, here comes the
southern shore of Al-Wakrah city , the location
strength. Another strength point in the
of Al-Wakrah new downtown.
location, the non existence of high-rise
buildings that won’t limit the height of the Threats:
project. A point to enhance the location
In the current terms there are no significant
qualification is the costal location and the
threats, where water level is (2m), special
connection to the sea.
treatment for the pollution of the industrial
The sand dunes are a lovely environment to city and no noticeable effective noise.
travel in and it is good to have the
opportunity to access them so close to the
capital. Their profiles change relatively
rapidly with the wind making it an exciting Circulation:
area to drive through, requiring
The current circulation is basically a vehicular whole country in different stations and it is
transportation where the main way to access also extended to adjacent countries such as
the site is Al-Wakrah main street that extended Bahrain and Abu-Dhabi that will exist by 2023.
from Al-Wakra to Msaieed. Future plans are In 2016 and according to the plans of the
considered to have a metro line linking the chosen area the economical zone will be built,
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Qatar international future metro route
so future routes will be created between the
EZ area and the 400m shore offset.
Qatar future metro network
Qatar future metro
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The future and current
network , and the
attraction through the
circulation to the site
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Sensory:
Al-wakra is an old traditional area that still
reserve the Qatari tradition in its society, this
cultural reservation is reflected on the
municipality’s architectural styles and
landmarks. A well-known land mark in AL-
Wakra is the pearl R/A. As it has been
mentioned before that the site is between Al
Wakra /Mesieed where there is now obvious
Clear Horizon
buildings or dominant vertical features such as
slops and hills. What it can be seen in the site is
a flat and plain surface with no surroundings
which gives is a clear horizon that goes along
the sea shore with a beautiful blue sky.
Although, by visiting the site, many traces
where found that show that the area is
inhabited with people who come to enjoy the
week-end on the shore. As a result the selected Human traces
site is far away from the existing main road and
the large distance create by itself a noise
barrier.
The industrial neighborhood of Musaieed will
bring to the mind that the pollution reaches its
max in the air and water of the area, where in
fact this area is using special address plants for
Cars traces
the used materials and filters on the chimney to
reduce the pollution. The recycled materials
are then buried in an area far from the people
inhabited area.
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(a) (a)
(b) (b)
(c) (c)
a,b,c show the traditional architectural style in Al- a,b,c show different modern architectural styles
Wakra in Musaieed
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Environmental Analysis:
 Meteorology:
Aaverage sun-hour chart of Al-Wakrah
Aaverage precipitation chart of Al-Wakrah
Average max-min temperature chart of Al-Wakrah
The previous climatic conditions should be
taken into consideration in the design and
the projects organizations on the site itself.
The high temperatures in summer will
 The average annual rainfall is 81 mm affect the outdoor activities as well as the
 Average maximum temperature is 31oC humidity. The breeze of the sea will
 Average minimum temperature 22oC. refresh the coastal environment in winter
 The morning humidity averages 71% and open the door for many outdoor
 The afternoon relative humidity 43%. activities to be done either by walking on
 Prevailing wind direction is N,NW the shore, sitting in cafes or doing sports.
 And the preferable wind direction is the E,
NE
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 Topography:
Mmangroove in the site
from the topographic map and after visiting
the site it was noticed that a magroove area
existing there and covering alarge area beside
the site that contains many watre creatures,
birds and different sizes of mangrooves. The
topography of the area is almost flat with some
piles of sandy hills.
Topographicmap of the analyzed area
Site topography
Mangroove in the site
Site topography
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 Soil map:
Census
According to Census Qatar 2010 the population
is centralized in the state of Doha, Because of
the huge expected development in the rural
areas, the population is expected to be more
than the double in Al-Wakrah and either in
Musaieed. The census charts show slight
difference in the population in Al-Doha from
2004 to 2010, where in AL Wkakra and
Musaieed the populations doubled in the same
period.
Soil map of the analyzed area
The soil composition of the area is mainly sand
and lime-stone which means there is no major
problems on the soil during construction with
the existing of some rocks and gravel.
Population in (Doha-Al Wakra-Mesaieed)
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Ecology: for young organisms. In areas where roots are
permanently submerged, the organisms they
Since the site is not fully developed area it is
host include oysters, sponges, and which all
conserve the nature creatures that grow and
require a hard surface for anchoring while they
life there. One of the creatures that can be seen
filter feed. Shrimps and mud lobsters use the
and separated among wide area of the site is
muddy bottoms as their home. Mangrove crabs
the mangroves. It can be defined as various
mulch the mangrove leaves, adding nutrition to
kinds of trees up to medium height and shrubs
the mangal muds for other bottom feeders. On
that grow in saline coastal sediment habitats
other hand, birds are having a place in such
that protect coastal areas from erosion. The
environment whether they are migrating birds
unique ecosystem found in the intricate mesh
such as gull bird or the local birds.
of mangrove roots offers a quiet marine region
Shallow water for mangrove Local flamingo
Crabs Corals
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Development of Master Plan
The proposed site has no governmental developed master plan yet, however, three design alternatives
of the master plan was developed in order to obtain the optimum design and division of lands that
fulfill the requirements of the tourism projects that would be designed later.
After dividing the whole strip into approximately equally areas, the site was selected as an
intermediate point along the strip with the maximum width and adjacency to the mangroves.
The Master plan alternatives was developed, analyzed and assessed according to specific parameters.
Alternative 1
Finger Concept
Transportation route is merged into the project to give the opportunity to minor roads to derive, and
the adjacent projects are linked by the same route.
Upon the project considerations, pedestrian friendly site is required. This type of circulation can
derive pedestrian ways from it but roads are dense for the projects in the middle.
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Alternative 2
Radial Concept
The roads will reach the nearest point of the project , where the routs are continuously branched until
the entrance of the building.
It is obvious that the percentage of roads exceeded the limits for a size of such project. As well as, it
didn’t meet the project consideration about sustainability in the range of transportation.
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Alternative 3
One loop Concept
This type of circulation is very direct and simple, where one circulation loop is considered for the
while project with an entrance and an exit. The roads can stay either as the main loop or minor roads
can be branched.
There is an ability for different ways of transportation beside the vehicle transportation which will let
the user experience the site and live its details.
This third alternative was chosen while it relies only on the pedestrian movement and with the
minimum road percentage.
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Master plan Considerations
PRT Vehicle Architecture and Control (Masdar
City) Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), the solution
that provides on-demand, private transit directly
from origin to destination.
The use of Water Taxi for Transportation
Presence of Marina.
A landmark will be located at the projected part
of the land
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Project statement & Goals
This project will create completely new integrated resort as a destination for both domestic
and international tourists.
With Five star hotel, high standard villas and entertainment souk this project will be in line
with Qatar's development plan that will serve the upcoming expected high demand for
such project, as accommodating (2022-2030) will create a high demand on this kind of
projects.
Also this project is coming to attract visitors from the center of Doha not only Al-Wakrah
and Mesaieed. Establish and Maintain the Unique Qatari facilities for the public to promote
community, recreational and cultural activities.
This project is designed to help visitors to get rid of stress, depression and help them to
enjoy a relaxing and quality time.
The resort will be create on outstanding residential and entertainment experience to the
visitors, and will attract domestic and international tourists.
The resort will have a wide variety of leisure and entertainment attraction; also it will offer
various dining options, retail shopping and a range of hotel accommodation, spa and indoor
and outdoor activities, marina and water activities.
In line with the project goals and objectives the users are clearly identified to work on
satisfy their need. Where the project is a part of development project for a connection area
which will be a link for all type of people with their different needs and level of self-
entreating.
The different users are:
 Local and expats:
It will serve the local people and the tourist by having project with three main function that
anyone need to relax , entertaining, shopping and gathering. This type of the project will
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attract the people from the region to enjoy the atmosphere of the Marina Park, the Bazar
with all services and luxury holiday hotel and Apartments overlooking to the gulf.
from the region to enjoy the atmosphere of the Marina Park, the Souk with all services and
luxury holiday hotel and Villas overlooking to the gulf.
Spatial Data
Project wings:
Major spaces for the project had been defined as:
Resort (Hotel & Apartments):
Guests enjoy premium comfort at the hotel. Whether experiencing the deep relaxation of
world-renowned spas, dining on the cuisine of five star international restaurants, perusing
the bookshops or enjoying the world class gyms, InterContinental Hotels Group will have
guests feeling at home, no matter how far from home they are, as they indulge in some of
the finest standards of hospitality the world over.
Spa Outdoor activities Rooms
Park (Marina Park):
Place for playing and free exercises and gathering with people and children (outdoor
activities area with landscape and integrated with the Bazar and Resort (Apartments &
Hotel).
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Playground Outdoor cafes
 Organizing recreational boat trips to the island were complementary recreational
activities and facilities will be introduced.
 Integrating off-shore activities in a manner that recalls the cultural meanings
associated with fishing and pearl boat trips.
 Off-shore celebrations and introducing traditional music and songs.
Marina Life
Commercial (Bazar):
It’s the shopping area with gallery to present the special things and to complete the
enjoying and taking relax from walking by sitting in restaurants and cafes integrated with
the Bazar and Marina Park to enjoy the natural view.
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Bazar
Program & Functions
Hotel
Apartments
Bazar
Marina Park
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The total area of the land is 64,000 sqm
Assigned Net Area 21409
Not Assigned Area 34254.4
Apartments
Junior (10 apartments, Ground Floor)= 200 m²
Senior (10 apartments, Ground Floor)= 400 m²
Apartments
Spaces Total Area(m²)
Entrance Lobby 6
living area 28
dining room 30
kitchen 25
Toilet and washing Room 11
parent's bedroom with (bathroom, sitting area, changing 50
room)
Children bedroom with bathroom 30
Terrace 5
Laundry and Ironing room 15
Total Area 200
Junior Apartment 2000
Senior Apartment 4000
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Hotel
Spaces Total Area(m²)
Hall 600
Reception / Registration 200
lounge 35
Adminstration Offices (offices +Toilets+Meeting room) 300
Room Type A (single room) 1960
Room Type B (double room) 3444
Room Type C (suite) 1575
Storage Room 75
Main Kitchen 300
Laundry and Ironing Room 120
Shops 440
Breakfast, Café, Bistro, 160
Fast-Food Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant 120
Dining Room 120
Tea Room 160
conference Room 160
Spa +Gym 300
Prayers Room 40
Swimming Pool 525
Total Area 10634
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Marina Park
Spaces Total Area(m²)
ticket kiosk 60
Praying area 700
Service Area…(Toilets, Showering and Changing 250
Rooms)
sitting areas 500
Café 120
Food kiosk 240
pond 320
playground pergola 200
playground for teenagers 150
playground for toddlers 300
*Boat Storage
Total Area 2840
Commercial (Bazar)
Shops 1000
Café 275
restaurant 600
Toilets M/F 60
Total Area 1935
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Initial Concept:
Arranging the three Functions (masses) in the best way that can give the maximum View to
the sea and connecting the outdoor activities with the masses and connecting the three
functions with each other by central function or element.
Site interpolation
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Alternative #1
The three main components of the project which presents the identity of the project as
residential commercial and entertain are connected by one main road "nodal concept" that
leads to apartments area, hotel and bazar area.
 Interim of connectivity, this noodle concept has created a lack of accessibility between
the masses.
 The location of the hotel has blocked the sea view dos the coming visitors from the
main gate, and the outdoor activities area is shared between the villas and the hotel,
and between the hotel and the bazar, which has eliminated the privacy, has each mass.
 The hotel location has partially blocked the sea view has the villas.
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Alternative # 2
In this alternative, the masses are nearer to each other's and the commercial area is
separated from the residential, the location of the hotel in the center of the project has
given better horizon has the apartments area by creating a separate access to the bazar and
park , this has improved the accessibility of the whole project.
 The hotel and the apartments have a full sea view.
 The layout of the entertainment area where the marina park is situated nearer to the
sea has created a spacious area pleasant sea view for visitors.
 A separate outdoor activities areas have been created for each mass to serve the
privacy of these masses, this is due to the better alignment of the masses which has
created spaces for outdoor activities.
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Alternative # 3
Locating the marina park in the center of the project has created a unique layout and better
arrangement of the masses.
 The masses are near to each other's yet enjoying privacy.
 full sea view and garden view can be achieved due to having the bazar with its one
high floor building in the center of the project each mass has it private outdoor
activities area.
 The park is integrated with the bazar and has created connection for other two
masses.
 The accessibility to the masses is achieved in a very smooth way.
 The location of the hotel gives an identity to the project from outside.
 This layout has created a marina view that could be accessed from the marina park.
 All masses have a maximum sea view.
 The hotel and the apartments have a full sea view.
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Design Constrains, Imperatives
CENTERCULTURAL
 Qatari cultural aspects should be addressed clearly.
FUNCTIONAL
 Based on the bubble diagram, building’s Components should be arranged in a
sufficient way to facilitate the building’s vibrancy and to maximize social
interactions.
 Buildings should consider all type of users including people with special needs.
CONTEXTUAL
 Building should take advantage of the location and view to the waterfront.
CLIMATIC
Building’s design should address sustainable design criteria such as:
 Orientation: north and south (long axis east-west)
 Layout: Compact of estates
Materials
 Location, number, and size of openings should be considered to avoid energy waste.
 Effective climatic modifier concepts like courtyard and liwan should be introduced
to encourage the outdoor activities.
AESTHETIC
 Avoid conflicts with the existing character of the surrounding buildings
 Building’s facade should be readable and reflect the function of the building and the
goal of the project.
 Building’s exterior should address the Qatari architectural and decorative elements.
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Vision:
revival of old crafts in Qatar and the Arab Gulf, which was a major source of income for the
family and the Gulf by providing for the tourist resort of a new type of tourism and
activities such as rowing and fishing and pearl diving in addition to the competitions to be
provided by the resort using boats.
Site location and analysis:
Qatar Al Wakra /Mesaieed EZ costal Development area
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Developed master plan
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Sun path diagram and wind direction Wind direction and humidity
Views from the site Zoning with the accessibility to the site
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Al-Bateel .….. ‫منتجع البتيل‬
Is one of the boats that were used in Qatar.
And was used for travel, fishing and pearl
diving. It gives an indication to the past
and how the people have tied the desert
and sea by traveling, fishing, and then
gather in a place of sale, trade to sell their
products and from this place they
distributed.
Concept: (Circulation + movement= Connection point)
Based on the land site for the rest of the project and to serve the rest of the projects where
the resort is a place of comfort for guests and also a place of entertainment. because the
resort located in the middle of the project, the idea came from the way of the distribution of
the entrances and exits to and from the project also the way of movement within the
project, through the project and outside the project. Also create clear entrance for the
visitor through the main entrance of the project or through the sea.
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The Land Cenrtal connection (focal point)
Accessibility from the main and The way of arrangement of the function
secondary entrances according to the analysis
The views from the site and emphrsize The arrangement and the integration
the entrance more and linked with the with the sea and landscape
focal point area
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Sustainability Aspects
Mashrabiya
The wooden screen with open able windows gives shade and protection from the hot
summer sun while allowing the cool air from the street to flow through. The designs of the
latticework are usually with smaller opening in the bottom part and larger openings in the
higher parts, hence causing the draft to be fast above the head and slow in lower parts.
This provides a significant amount of air moving in the room without causing it be
uncomfortable. The wood itself absorbs the humidity from the air.
The projection allows correcting the shapes of the rooms on the upper floors, hence
allowing to utilize the entire plot. This also increased the usable space without increasing
the plot size.
On the street side, in addition to their ornamental advantage, they served to provide
enclosure to the street and a stronger human scale.
Pattern Language: patterns are used in conjunction with simple, solid surfaces to
celebrate inner linings and special elements.
Each pattern is derived from a uniquely Qatari emblem; in some cases, taken from history,
in some cases from nature, and in some from the immediate history of the site itself.
Elevation Concept:
The idea was inspired out of a boat sail, then amended in line with organic architecture.
The used color :the sandy color of the building gives a harmony and streamlined with the nature
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Green Roof
Aesthetic Improvement
 Urban greening has long been promoted as an easy and effective strategy for
beautifying the built environment and increasing investment opportunity.
Waste Diversion
Green roofs can contribute to landfill diversion by:
 Prolonging the life of waterproofing membranes, reducing associated waste
 The use of recycled materials in the growing medium
 Prolonging the service life of heating, ventilation, and HVAC systems through
decreased use.
 Green roofs not only retain rainwater, but also moderate the temperature of the
water and act as natural filters for any of the water that happens to run off.
 Green roofs reduce the amount of storm water runoff and also delay the time at
which runoff occurs, resulting in decreased stress on sewer systems at peak flow
periods.
Improved Air Quality
 The plants on green roofs can capture airborne pollutants and atmospheric
deposition.
 They can also filter noxious gases.
 The temperature moderating effects of green roofs can reduce demand on power
plants, and potentially decrease the amount of CO2 and other polluting by-
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