This prestigious luxury hotel is located in close
proximity to the Holy Prophets Mosque of Madinah. The city planning
authorities enforced zoning and massing requirements, a palate of building
materials, and required architectural elements. Designing within these
constraints, yet still producing an original image, WBTL designed a
building which recalled the traditional vocabulary of the region in
a contemporary manner. The glazed sloping façade resulted in
a unique building expression as a frit or patterned glazing
system to recall the traditional mashrabiya of the region.
Working within the limitations of the imposed footprint, a minimal atrium
width was achievable therefore recreating the proportions of a traditional
alleyway. The richness of patterns and textures and the
attention to detail create an exciting and very dramatic space.
CHALLENGE
Design of a Hotel
SCOPE
390 Guest Room Luxury Hotel
Lobby, Restaurants and Lounges
Retail
Parking
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