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The Sindalah Beach Club is part of a highly complex tourism development plan, located on an artificial island in the Red Sea, within the NEOM territory. Given the extremely tight construction deadlines, the project adopted a strategy of off-site production on the mainland, followed by maritime transport and final assembly on the island. This approach allowed for resource optimisation, reduced on-site construction time, and minimised CO₂ emissions associated with the building process.

The development was led by an international, multidisciplinary team encompassing architecture, structural engineering, sustainability, and offshore logistics. The modular structure was designed for container transport and dry assembly, fully compatible with the island’s artificial topography and local environmental requirements.

The building is organised as a system of overlapping planes at varying levels, functioning as roofs, platforms, and shading devices. These elements enhance thermal comfort, promote natural ventilation, and establish a direct relationship with the coastal landscape.

The structure, made from galvanised steel profiles, rests on lightweight foundations adapted to the island’s soil. Materials were selected for their corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. The whole system operates with high passive efficiency, relying on shading, cross-ventilation, and modular construction.

The Beach Club is a lightweight, demountable, and replicable infrastructure — combining technical rationality with the sensory experience of a new model for sustainable coastal occupation.