From a tiny flower to empower city's nature investments, the magnificent “Lavender peak” will be a tipping point for Abha. It aims for contributing in blooming a unique heritage city to global as well as city changing to make Abha the purple city to become a remarkable global destination for lavender civilization, contemplation, and experimenting nature and adventures.
This project located on the highest peak in Saudi Arabia - Al-Souda region - which aims to provide a unique, breathtaking experience above the clouds and around the purple lavender mountains.
The philosophy behind “Lavender peak” is the art of harmony with nature. Which aims for taking people out of the bottom of their restricted materialistic life into the peak of contemplation in this great vast universe. The project is inspired by Aseer architecture, moreover, it aims to emphasize the magic of heritage buildings upon which comes from nature to nature.
Why particularly Lavender? Saudi Arabia prompted to choose purple as the new color for its ceremonial carpets. Purple was chosen as a touristic and cultural symbol, inspired by the lavender flowers. Lavender is a versatile and aromatic plant, and offers opportunities for tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation in the region. Also, lavender has the potential to become a focal point for tourism and a global destination for relaxation and contemplation.
Lavender project will be consisting of two main zones:
1- tourism area 2- production area
The first zone is a public zone provides a unique experience for tourist and consisting of:
• Lavender exhibition
• small hotel
• contemplation zone
• foot therapy
• lavender café, restaurant & retail
• Lavender farms
• workshops
• Lavender kid’s zone
The second area is the semi-private zone consisting of:
• cosmetics and perfumes production area
• honey production area
• lavender oil production area
2024
Project Location : Al Soudah - Aseer region
site area: 30,000 m2
The project is located on the edge of the highest mountain in Saudi Arabia.
Structure System :
Super slanted columns
Student: Nasab Marwan Bamieh
Instructor: Ahmed Waseef
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