Amaala appoints HKS Architects as master planner for two key communities
Amaala’s communities include Triple Bay, The Costal Development and The Island
Amaala has appointed HKS Architects as the master planner for two of its three key communities – Triple Bay and The Costal Development. The project is taking shape in the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nature Reserve.
According to a statement, Amaala aims to bring to life the desires and ambitions of a community passionate about shaping, and living, transformative moments. The destination’s development will be rolled out in three key phases, with completion slated ahead of the realisation of Saudi Vision 2030, the company said.
“Amaala will be a globally recognised destination for arts and culture, as well as one of the most comprehensive, integrative health, wellness, and sports offerings in the world. In partnership with HKS Architects, we look forward to realising our vision for Triple Bay and The Coastal Development by redefining the best in travel through the creation of transformative personal journeys for the world’s most discerning travelers,” says Amaala CEO Nicholas Naples.
Triple Bay is to be a fully holistic wellness retreat with state-of-the-art diagnostic medical facilities, and authentic treatments influenced by the local environment and traditional practices. The community will be the first truly integrated sports and entertainment community with diagnostics, medical, and transformative wellness combined with learning in a family friendly environment, said the statement from Amaala.
The Coastal Development is being developed as the defining hub of contemporary arts in the Middle East. It is to host a programme of exciting events from the global arts and cultural calendar. Built on philanthropy, the immersive programmes will be creative, practical, and academic with a strong link to the Saudi community, stated Amaala.
Kevin Underwood, Master Planning & Design Principal of HKS Architects remarked, “The developments at Triple Bay and The Coastal Development offer a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape a new tourism destination from the beginning and it’s a privilege to be involved as master planners. We’re bringing together the global expertise of our firm, using our knowledge of designing for healthcare, sports, and other uses allied to many years’ experience of working with luxury hotels and resorts to create something innovative and contemporary. Sustainability in all aspects is at the heart of our design, seamlessly integrating landscape and buildings with the stunning mountain and marine landscape of the Red Sea.”
