The "Coral Bloom" project was launched on the Red Sea coast
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday launched a luxury resort project in the Red Sea. "Coral Bloom" was designed by the world-famous British architectural firm Foster + Partners.
It will be built on Shurayrah Island, the main island of the Red Sea project off the west coast of the Kingdom.
With a natural dolphin shape, the island is home to the world's fourth largest barrier reef system, untouched corals and a significant number of endangered species.
The concept for the island is designed to blend in with its pristine natural environment.
” We expect guests to be amazed at what they will see when they first arrive at our Red Sea project, enjoying a truly immersive experience of luxury living, "said John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC). “The Coral Bloom» design, inspired by the incredible flora and fauna unique to Saudi Arabia, promises to make this vision a reality.
Pagano added: “Shurayrah Island is the gateway to The Red Sea Project so it’s important that it sets the standard in groundbreaking architecture and sustainable design, not just for our destination, but globally too. This is achieved by going beyond simply protecting the environment, to applying a regenerative approach.”
The project includes 11 hotels on the island, which will be managed by the most famous and largest hotel brands in the world.
The hotel's design took into account the changing world and the demands of travelers over the past 12 months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our vision for Shurayrah is inspired by the natural state of the island, with hotels designed to give the impression that they are washed up on the beaches and located among the dunes almost like driftwood, " said Gerard Evenden, head of studio Foster + Partners
“The materials we use and the low impact they have ensures that the pristine environment is protected, while the additions we make to the island serve to enhance what is already there – hence the name, Coral Bloom.”
New habitats will be created through landscaping to enhance the natural state of the island.
The project includes new beaches and a new lagoon. These improvements will contribute to land-level rise and provide a protective layer against the global threat of sea-level rise.
It will be built on Shurayrah Island, the main island of the Red Sea project off the west coast of the Kingdom.
With a natural dolphin shape, the island is home to the world's fourth largest barrier reef system, untouched corals and a significant number of endangered species.
The concept for the island is designed to blend in with its pristine natural environment.
” We expect guests to be amazed at what they will see when they first arrive at our Red Sea project, enjoying a truly immersive experience of luxury living, "said John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC). “The Coral Bloom» design, inspired by the incredible flora and fauna unique to Saudi Arabia, promises to make this vision a reality.
Pagano added: “Shurayrah Island is the gateway to The Red Sea Project so it’s important that it sets the standard in groundbreaking architecture and sustainable design, not just for our destination, but globally too. This is achieved by going beyond simply protecting the environment, to applying a regenerative approach.”
The project includes 11 hotels on the island, which will be managed by the most famous and largest hotel brands in the world.
The hotel's design took into account the changing world and the demands of travelers over the past 12 months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our vision for Shurayrah is inspired by the natural state of the island, with hotels designed to give the impression that they are washed up on the beaches and located among the dunes almost like driftwood, " said Gerard Evenden, head of studio Foster + Partners
“The materials we use and the low impact they have ensures that the pristine environment is protected, while the additions we make to the island serve to enhance what is already there – hence the name, Coral Bloom.”
New habitats will be created through landscaping to enhance the natural state of the island.
The project includes new beaches and a new lagoon. These improvements will contribute to land-level rise and provide a protective layer against the global threat of sea-level rise.