CATEGORY :

CONSULT

LOCATION :

SAUDI ARABIA

PROGRAMME :

HOSPITALITY & LEISURE

PHASE :

MMC & COST ANALYSIS

SOFTWARE :

REVIT

SKETCHUP

AUTOCAD

PHOTOSHOP

ILLUSTRATOR

INDESIGN

NAVISWORKS

POWERBI

Mountain Mega-Project

Set between 1,500 and 2,600 meters above sea level, this mountain destination is part of a large-scale international tourism development. Conceived as a high-end alpine hub and an architectural laboratory, it combines complex infrastructure, environmental ambitions, and a mixed program including residences, hospitality, and cultural and sports facilities.

In collaboration with the financial advisor and the structural engineer, we evaluated five key projects, proposing and analyzing multiple design options. This approach incorporated Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) strategies to optimize cost, schedule, and buildability, while also standardizing certain solutions across the masterplan.

This project is a landmark architectural structure integrated into the mountainous landscape, conceived as an extension of the lake. As part of our assignment, we assessed the feasibility of the modular design, as well as its structural viability and implementation constraints. We also examined logistical challenges, including transport and on-site assembly to minimise cost.

This project is an expressive vertical landmark, defined by recessed glazing fins and four cubic roof quadrants. Our work focused on evaluating the existing design, with particular attention to the façade, and on proposing rationalized, cost-efficient solutions that streamline components while preserving the architectural intent.

This project is a raised circular hotel, forming a continuous ring around a central courtyard providing panoramic views. The building combines a steel megaframe with prefabricated modules arranged along the perimeter. As part of the MMC study, we optimized the modular configurations and assembly strategy to reduce costs, simplify construction, and improve overall project reliability.

This project is a monumental artificial valley serving as the gateway to the masterplan. It will reach 198 m in height, 253 m in width, and 864 m in length. As part of our MMC study and value engineering process, the project was assessed for its potential for modularization, the rationalization of structural systems, and construction synergies at the scale of the overall program.

The project consists of a series of accommodation modules featuring oculi, arranged in clusters of two to seven units and distributed across a sloping site. The assignment focused on optimizing costs and improving efficiency through a value engineering approach.