HOK Resort Communities

RESORT COMMUNITIES MASTERPLANNING

HOK creates design that fits the lifestyle of its inhabitants

About HOK HOK provides planning, landscape

approach is critical. Creating a seamless

Architecture and Interior design services

experience between the resort’s landscape,

around the world, through a collaborative

the architecture, and the interior

network of 25 offices worldwide and over

environment is key.

1,800 professionals, HOK serves diverse clients within the Hospitality, Retail,

As a firm, we believe that success is based

Residential, Corporate, and Healthcare

on the masterful weaving of all the various

markets including Workplace planning and

elements to support holistic brand identity,

design services for over 300 organizations.

specific brands. Special attention is paid to the appropriate and logical placement

Hospitality at HOK

of interior elements to maximize comfort and impact. Working with developers

Hospitality at HOK goes beyond the

and operators, we know what is involved

architecture. Our hospitality focus group is

in the design and construction of hotels,

engaged in ongoing research to remain at the

resorts, and residential communities. It

helm of hospitality design. We understand

is important to combine exciting, creative

that hospitality design is not just about

ideas with practical spatial analysis, quality

designing a high-quality space rather it is

construction, sustainable initiatives, sound

about designing an entire guest experience.

financial projections and management and

As such, the HOK approach to designing

operational expertise. We also believe that

the guest experience is all encompassing,

creating a team where all parties; client,

with detailed attention to every aspect to

consultants and designers come together is

create a holistic experiential environment.

the best route to achieving the goals of the

We believe that hospitality design is about

organization.

“placemaking.� Creating places involves social encounters, immersion in the sights,

HOK remains among the top 3 design firms

sounds and atmosphere of a locale, and

in the world, and has won tens of design

curiosity about the traces of thought,

awards for hospitality projects.

imagination and investment that guide the design.

HOK has operated in the region for over 25 years. The experience relevant to this

The ultimate luxury, in our fast-paced world,

project, and key to how HOK will carry out its

is memorable experiences. We believe, that

services, are our track record in delivering

for the creation of memorable experiences in

world class waterfront developments.

hospitality, using an integrated design

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A L WA A B C O M M U N I T Y DEVELOPMENT Doha, Qatar

SIZE

2048 Residential Units 160,000 sm Commercial Space 300-room hotel

SERVICES

Architecture Master Plan COMPLETION

N/A COST

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Al Waab is Doha’s first planned community

Most facilities will be accessible by foot or

to be integrated into the existing fabric of

bicycle without crossing vehicular

the city. Founded on the principal that at

streets. A network of shaded pedestrian

the heart of every vibrant community is a

pathways links all the green spaces,

public gathering space, Al Waab integrates

including pools, fountains, playgrounds and

a wide variety of housing types, small- and

exotic floral gardens, and leads to the piazza.

large-scale retail, offices, health facilities

Al Waab has been designed utilizing

and a world-class hotel, all organized

principles of sustainability, with the objective

around an urban piazza. The piazza, also

of reducing energy and water consumption

Doha’s first, is filled with shade structures,

by 30% and setting a precedent for all new

water features, formal landscaping and a

development in the region.

spectacular sunken garden.

Located 10 kilometers from the city centre and the cornice, Al Waab will include 2048 residential units, 160,000 square meters of commercial space, and a world-class 300room hotel. Although much of the commercial will be supported by the local population, Al Waab is designed as a destination for specialty retail, restaurants, hospitality and special events.

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B A N D A R A’ S E E F M I X E D - U S E WAT E R F R O N T D E V E L O P M E N T Muharraq, Bahrain

SIZE

600 hectares SERVICES

Master Planning, Urban Design,Concept Architecture, Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

2006 COST

N/A

The Bandar A’Seef District Master Plan offers

The Waterfront Promenade Neighbourhood

a development strategy for a recreational

north of the Phase 1 residential development

and resort-like lifestyle in this new residential

is primarily lower density. Lots immediately

community. Developed entirely on reclaimed

adjacent to the public promenade will be

land, the project will create waterfronts,

developed with medium-density residential

promontories, waterways, canals and islands.

buildings that terrace back from the prom-

This provides the opportunity for extensive

enade and will not exceed 12 to 15 stories in

waterfront residential development as well

height. The inland districts east of the wa-

as hotels and resorts. The density of develop-

terfront development will have a mix of resi-

ment ranges from individual villas on large lots

dential types including low-rise apartments,

to high-density tower developments. The resi-

townhouses and smaller villas. Parks and open

dential developments are organized to take

spaces link residential neighbourhoods with

advantage of a number of public and private

the waterfront.

recreational amenities and two commercial/ entertainment districts focused primarily around marinas.

The public promenade runs north along the waterfront to a public park, public beach and outdoor amphitheatre, providing an ideal

Phase 1 is comprised of the south marina,

setting for walking, jogging and enjoying the

tourist souk, 5-star, 300-room themed resort

close relationship to the sea. The promenade

hotel, 3 high-rise residential towers and gar-

crosses a major traffic circle accommodating

den villas over a 2-storey retail/parking podi-

a landmark building. The adjacent landscaped

um, adjacent to the Ash Shaykh Isa Causeway

Business Park offers high-quality office

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ďŹ rst-class research facilities.

Off shore, a series of islands will be created and developed with a range of medium to large villa plots together with high-rise luxury residential towers. The southern-most island is designed to create the exclusive character of a private residential club solely for the enjoyment of residents and their guests.

Two peninsulas deďŹ ne a Deep Port Marina Basin, Cruise Liner Terminal and North Marina Neighbourhood. The southern peninsula has residential neighbourhoods in the east and a hotel/resort district to the west with direct

access to both the Marina and a private beach area. Many of the hotels will enjoy private beaches. The northern peninsula is lined with medium-density low-rise buildings overlooking the Marina. At the terminus of the north peninsula is a landmark site for a Concert Hall that can provide the identity for the entire concept plan area.

Between the peninsulas bordering the Marina Promenade is a retail and entertainment district, including an aquarium, providing services and entertainment facilities for the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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B AY L A S U N KING ABDULL AH ECONOMIC CIT Y Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SIZE

2.3 sq. km.

SERVICES

Master Planning, Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

Under Construction COST

Confidential

Bay La Sun’s world-class infrastructure and high quality urban and architectural design demonstrate to the world that the new King Abdullah Economic City is a modern, vibrant city with the best living standards for residents.

Bay La Sun is a new integrated residential

In addition to luxury apartments set amid

community overlooking the Red Sea within

water canals, Bay La Sun’s amenities

the Residential District of King Abdullah

include leisure space, retail outlets, schools,

Economic City (KAEC), a new Saudi mega

mosques, medical centers and community

city rising 100 kilometers north of Jeddah.

areas. It offers a variety of residential and commercial lifestyles in an environment

The HOK Planning Group provided the

unlike any other along the Red Sea coastline.

detailed master plan and landscape architecture for Bay La Sun, which is the

HOK’s master plan includes detailed design

city’s first residential community and

guidelines for all the Bay La Sun buildings

ultimately will house a population of 1 million

and its landscape – creating a new public

and contain 2.67 million square meters of

realm that did not previously exist. Our plan

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synergistic public experiences. The result

Red Sea provides a backdrop to ocean

is a beautiful, pedestrian-oriented public

views on the city’s west side, while the

realm made up of retail streets, residential

inland canal system brings the ocean into

avenues, waterfront promenades, public

the development’s central area. The idea

parks and beachfront recreation areas.

that people are naturally drawn to the water

The locations of public amenities, design

guided the design of a public realm that

of streetscapes, arrival and ceremonial

closely follows the edges of all Bay La Sun’s

sequences, mix of waterfront places, building

bodies of water.

envelopes and varied skyline all combine to create a dynamic but contextual urban

HOK provided concept design development

landscape.

and full construction documentation, including specifications. We coordinated

HOK provided the landscape design for

consultants including structural, traffic and

all open spaces in the city’s public realm,

marine engineers.

including the beach promenade, canal promenade and streetscape corridors. Each

Bay La Sun is initially functioning as a

of these common typologies is punctuated

medium-density, mixed-use urban center for

by public parks, courtyards and shaded

the new city. Once KAEC’s downtown core is

spaces offering a respite from the heat of the

completed, it will become a waterfront urban

day. Plant materials are climate-sensitive,

sub-center that offers residents the unique

adaptive and selected for their ability to

experience of living by the Red Sea. HOK’s

reduce water required for irrigation.

plan has established a quality standard and served as a prototype for housing types

The large open space elements of the water

guiding the development of future phases.

characterize Bay La Sun’s landscape. The

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D a nn at H awa r D e t a i l e d M A S TE R P LA N Hawar Islands, The Kingdom of Bahrains

SIZE

1,215 hectares Services

Detailed Master Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture C o mp l e t i o n

N/A Cost

N/A Dannat Hawar is an innovative master

strategies, programmed open spaces, and by

planned development that has moved

creating a car-free environment. To achieve

beyond the typical approach to a luxury

this, HOK created self-contained districts

resort destination. HOK’s approach was not

serviced by an integrated, multi-modal transit

simply to design a master plan for the site

system on and off-shore. The plan achieves

in its current condition, thinking of how it

economic sustainability through a range of

could be approached in today’s standards,

building types, strategically located hotels,

but to envisage a plan that would become a

amenities, retail and administrative uses.

sustainable precedent for the future.

Sustainable, transit-oriented, and mixed-use The resulting Master Plan ensures cultural

principles, coupled with Marina facilities

sustainability by distributing a museum,

and berthing designed to satisfy the most

traditional souk, community facilities and

sophisticated yachting visitors, Dannat

mosques throughout the site. It protects

Hawar will truly become a world-class

the environment through sustainable energy

destination resort.

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D a s v e V illa g e master plan Mose Valley, Pune, India

SIZE

1,690 acres 684 hectares Services

Overall Master Planning and Concept Architecture, Development Guidelines Completion

Ongoing Cost

$200 million awa r d s

2005 Charter Award - Congress for the New Urbanism 2005 Award of Honor, Analysis and Planning Category - American Society of Landscape Architects 2005 President’s Award - St. Louis Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects

As a portion of the overall Lake Town Master

homes nestled in the surrounding hills

Plan, the Village of Dasve is focused around

overlooking Dasve lake.

a beautiful bay on the lake and is maintained year round by a check dam within the main

The Village of Dasve is planned utilizing

lake. The Town Center is located at the

sustainable design principles to transform an

confluence of several nallahs that merge to

environmentally detrimental former slash and

form a major waterway that feeds into the

burn agricultural district into a compact, site

lake. A pedestrian promenade at the water’s

friendly development that intends to improve

edge creates an urban and natural circular

the natural environment and water quality

walking path originating in the Town Center,

for the community through reforestation,

along the natural lake edge and across the

riparian edge repair and enhanced erosion

dam. The development program consists of

control measures for monsoon season water

an upscale conference hotel, environmental

flows.

education campus, Town Center with high density residential and 1100 single family

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Design Standards and Development Guidelines

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DOHA CORNICHE VISION PLAN Doha, Qatar

SIZE

10 linear km SERVICES

Master Planning, Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

December 2011 COST

$199,945

In 2011, HOK was brought on to develop a

of amenities, the plan for the Corniche

dynamic master plan for the 10 km stretch

promised to support and invigorate the

of downtown waterfront known as the

vibrant metropolis.

Doha Corniche in Qatar’s capital city. The waterfront was being re-envisioned to unify

HOK’s Vision Plan was also slated to

several areas into an over-arching landscape

integrate with Doha’s existing cultural

and public realm framework.

offerings. Doha had become a central destination between Europe and the East,

Guided by Qatar’s National Vision 2030

and was renowned for its plethora of

which outlined the country’s interest in

museums, its burgeoning commerce sector

environmental management, HOK proposed

and wide variety of historical sites along the

a revamped transit scheme, opening up

still-active marina. HOK’s team distinguished

the lands at the water’s edge to allow

four zones which crystallized each of these:

zones of formal and informal pedestrian

the Cultural Zone, the Park, the West Bay

and recreational activity as well as the

and the North Beach. These zones were

reintroduction of tree cover to produce a

characterized by major iconic sculptural and

pleasant public realm under the Qatari sun.

architectural nodes set at rhythmic intervals along the Corniche. One such node was a

In parallel with the introduction of a robust

state-of-the-art aquarium with an elegant

system of public transit, the existing

form mimicking the iconic Qatari dhow (boat).

Corniche Drive that formerly cut the City

This feature (pictured below) was poised to

off from its waterfront was to be pacified

be an international destination, showcasing

and pedestrianized. Through traffic calming

aquatic displays with regional marine life.

measures, plantings and the introduction

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AL SHAMAL MASTER PL AN C O N C E P T D E S I G N A N D M A S T E R P L A N F O R A S U S TA I N A B L E C I T Y Northern Qatar

CLIENT

Qatar 2022 Bid Committee SIZE

12 square kilometres SERVICES

Master Planning Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

TBD COST

Confidential

The Al Shamal Master Plan is slated as

services to the emerging centre. A compact

Qatar’s new city of the north. Strategically

City centre combines administrative offices

positioned near the landing of the new rail

with a diverse mixed use development of

and causeway link to Bahrain, the new city

retail, residential, entertainment and cultural

will act as an international gateway and

facilities. The Souk Island stands as a

cultural centre for the country. The new city

landmark cultural entity, setting the stage for

will host international teams and events

a dynamic dining and retail zone combined

during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Games,

with living accommodations and boutique

providing facilities and housing for the

hotels. A Central Market, Juma Mosque and

developing City post games.

Central Train Station signal the main gateway into the City Centre district.

Open space acts as a defining element in the overall design frame work of the Master Plan

Residential neighbourhoods are based

by providing consistent corridors between

on contained models of 8,000 to 12,000

the marine environment and the interior

residents oriented around centralised town

of the country. This in combination with a

centres and connected to the planned light

diverse marine ecosystem is a key factor in

rail public transport. Urban agriculture plays

providing habitat along the migratory routes

a significant role in providing produce and

to the nature reserves of the south. Open

green space throughout the city.

space also provides the setting to produce

Education and research also play a

the City’s entire energy requirements

significant role in defining a major draw to

through solar reflective and wind turbine

the new city. Programmes based around

technologies.

environmental studies and agriculture will introduce these educational fields as regional

The programme of Al Shamal is suited to

leaders providing the perfect stage for

provide a full complement of amenities and

sustainable technologies and best practices.

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F I R S T B AY R E S O R T MASTER PLAN Primonstein, Dalmatia, Croatia

SIZE

26 hectares

The design intent of the Resort has been extracted from the local flavour of the region. Building proportions, materials and plants are all

SERVICES

reflective of the established local building practises - drawing on the

Master Planning

fishing village vernacular of Primosten and the surrounding countryside.

Landscape Architecture Architecture

As one of Dalmatia’s most striking and

The Master Plan is schematically zoned by

identifiable views, the First Bay site sits

the main hotel complex on the northern half

Under Construction

directly opposite the medieval fishing village

of the site with Dalmi Village as its heart and

of Primosten. The steep rocky site is the

another villa resort to the south. The main

COST

location for the 5 Star First Bay Resort that

resort contains the main hotel complex that

features a cross section of luxury villa and

features the main hotel building, convention

hotel accommodations. The HOK Planning

centre and spa along with apartment style

Group developed the concept Master Plan

clusters and luxury villas. Closer to the sea,

and marketing strategy for the regionally

the Central Piazza contains a cluster of

significant luxury complex.

restaurants featuring regional cuisine and

COMPLETION

Confidential

a small performance area overlooking the Developed to preserve the natural features

Lungo Mare.

and topography of the site, the Master Plan evolved to meet the required setbacks from

Dalmi Village, located in the center of the

the Adriatic, height restrictions and public

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mix of retail on ground level with serviced

restaurant will compliment the facility.

apartments on top. The central village street

The southern resort is part of Phase 2 and

winds towards the sea and terminates

features a smaller scaled resort of mostly

with the First Bay Marina to accommodate

luxury villas overlooking the bay.

approximately 55 luxury watercraft. The facility will accommodate those guests

Traditional elements have been thoughtfully

visiting the resort and also act as a public

combined with contemporary architectural

facility, accessed over land or by water.

styles and technologies to develop an

As added features, a sailing school and

identifiable style for the Resorts.

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A L S H I R A’ I G AT E D COMMUNIT Y CONCEPT MASTERPLAN Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SIZE

45 hectares SERVICES

Master Planning Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

N/A COST

N/A Al Shira’s Gated Community is a residential

street and a street with medium density

and commercial area 17km east of the centre

apartments.

of Makkah.

Townhouses line the main streets of the The client asked HOK to develop a concept

community and form a continuous street

master plan for a new community that will

edge, punctured by the open space network.

provide a new residential community for

Villas are placed along the inner portions of

permanent residents of Makkah.

the site for privacy and the creation of villa clusters.

HOK’s concept master plan creates a sustainable mix-use development that

The open space network is designed to

responds to the existing conditions of the

connect the outer edges of the site to the

site and adapts to market conditions. The

surrounding hills. The system will create a

Lifestyle retail centre will act as the major

hierarchy of open spaces from the public

attraction to the site and is strategically

spaces to the private spaces within the

located at the north east corner of the site

residential communities. The open space

adjacent to the future highway. Emerging

network will also provide opportunity for

from the lifestyle mall and adjacent to

stormwater managements.

the external highways are a commercial

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MAKK AH RESORT MASTER PLAN Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SIZE

The Makkah Gateway Resort is one of the

or a second home options for Muslims within

3.5 sq. km

3 zones of development in the Makkah

the vicinity of the Holy City of Makkah.

350 hectares

Gateway Master Plan, located on the West

865 acres

side to the Gateway development.

SERVICES

Unique in its location at the foothills of

for the entire development. The concept

Master Planning, Landscape Architecture

a National Park, and tucked in between

plan objective for the resort was to take

two mountain ridges, the resort is a self-

advantage of the unique location, maximize

COMPLETION

contained enclave of 5 and 4 star hotels, a

the use of the existing topography to

2009

convention centre, retail souk , spa, villas,

complement and enhance the resort

townhouses, luxury camps, water gardens,

landscape.

HOK proceeded to develop the site layout based on the overall master plan concept

and hiking trails. The resort development will offer a variety of environments for a

The resort community is clustered in two

recreational lifestyle, a visitor destination,

hotel neighborhoods, a five-star and a

or a reclusive family retreat in a rugged

four-star hotel facility at the North and

beautiful landscape, sprawled over the

South end of the site connected by the

winding 3.5 kilometer wadi.

retail souk, water gardens and canals. The central connecting zone follows the wadi’s

Just a short distance away from the central

topography acts as a central spine that

business district, the heart of the Makkah

connects to all of the resort’s access points,

Gateway development, offers an opportunity

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MUMBAI DOCKL AND R E G E N E R AT I O N S T U DY Prince’s and Victoria Docks, Mumbai, India

SIZE

0.6 sq. km.

SERVICES

Master Planning Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

October 2008 COST

N/A

Located on the eastern shore of the city

city of Mumbai as well as act as a catalyst for

of Mumbai, India, the Eastern Docklands

regenerative development along the coast of

of Mumbai have come to a point at which

the Arabian Sea.

they are being considered for regeneration.

An existing development scheme looks

At the heart of the development is a cultural

to promote the site as a functioning dock

and entertainment hub with restaurants,

once again. Seeing that re-industrializing

retail uses, and outdoor amphitheatre

the docks would ultimately pose many

located on the central pier all anchored by an

congestion and transportation problems

historic building.

for the city, HOK undertook a study which looked at a second possibility which involved

An existing dry dock is to be retained

developing a brand new livable mixed-use

in working condition but will also be

community within the site.

transformed in such a way that it will become an historic living museum. Also of note will be

The concept was to create a 21st century

an iconic waterfront hotel with 360 degree

iconic waterfront district for Mumbai that is

restaurant that exenteds into the marina.

accessible by the general public as well as to establish the city’s first marina and yachting

The public park which extends from the

academy. The site has three historic built

mainland from the southern end of the site

elements that have been preserved.

will wrap around the marina and connect the people to their historic lighthouse.

The design connects a number of existing piers that jut out into the harbour through

Some additional elements of note are the

a public park and private yacht club that

creation of a new marina; and a new public

encompass a new mixed-use district. This

recreational area.

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MUT TR AH HILLS Muscat, Oman

SIZE

100 hectares

SERVICES

Master Planning

The concept plan for Muttrah Hills is a

topography. This quality of development and

preliminary investigation of the great

the dramatic coastline views from almost

development potential of this unique

every plot will make Muttrah Hills a unique

waterfront site. The natural beauty of the

development in the region.

site, with its rugged topography and dramatic waterfront, is seen as a major development advantage and is celebrated through the layout and design of the community.

Traditionally, Muscat has developed on the flat areas and low lying valleys along the coast, leaving the rocky outcroppings and mountainous areas as undeveloped boundaries and buffer zones between urban areas. Muttrah Hills turns this approach to urban development upside down, creating an exciting, new residential and resort community that is built using the natural

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O Q YA N A - W O R L D F I R S T Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SIZE

1,700,000 sq. ft. / 533,000 sq. m.

1,500 Suites SERVICES

Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Located four kilometers off the coast of

apartments buildings designed around fully

Dubai, OQYANA-World First is the first fully

landscaped courtyards to waterfront canal

master-planned island retreat in The World

homes, a focus is placed on the connection

development.

to nature.

Comprised of 360,000 square meters of

The interior spaces are designed to maximize

exclusive seaside and canal residences, this

views and to reinforce the transition of

community also includes luxurious hotels

the interior and the exterior seamlessly.

in addition to leisure, entertainment and

Modern details and finishes compliment the

cultural facilities that suport a chic coastal

architecture while respecting the positioning

lifestyle.

of exclusivity of each residential type as they relate to each other. The streamlined

1,500 residential suites distributed

aesthetic combined with the sensitivity to

among 15 low-rise apartments, serviced

context creates an elegance that defines this

apartments and canal homes offer options

upscale residential development.

to satisfy the most discerning tastes. From

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RESORT COVE KING ABDULL AH ECONOMIC CIT Y Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SIZE

4.6 sq. km.

SERVICES

Master Planning, Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

Under Construction COST

Confidential

Resort Cove is a high-end residential community that is one of three initial phases of development in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), a new Saudi mega city rising 100 kilometers north of Jeddah.

The Resort Cove development offers

the complete construction documentation

opportunities for a recreational lifestyle

for all public landscaping, the golf course

on a site that rests in a beautiful coastal

landscape and streetscapes.

environment near KAEC’s future central business district. The Red Sea community is

Our master plan allows for the long-term

a self-contained enclave of residential villas,

construction of 1,235 villas and 1,100

two resort hotels, a Town Centre, and an 18-

townhouses in a variety of housing typologies

hole golf course that provides frontage for

throughout 13 gated development clusters.

the Town Centre and many residential villas.

The plan’s built-in flexibility enables the

HOK created the detailed master plan,

residential products to vary over time based

development controls, design guidelines and

on market demand.

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The Town Centre houses restaurants,

the primary destination for residents, which

shops, offices, schools and a Juma mosque

helps limit traffic, noise and non-resident

in an attractive pedestrian setting. These

activities in Resort Cove’s private residential

activities define the Town Centre area as

neighbourhoods.

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S A R AYA I S L A N D S Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

SIZE

82 ha.

SERVICES

Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design COMPLETION

N/A COST

N/A

The Saraya Islands Master Plan envisions

it promises to be a high quality living

the development of four distinct islands: ‘Al-

environment for residents and visitors alike.

Boum’, ‘Al-Marsa’, ‘Al-Sahab’, and ‘Al-Wahat’ Islands, in addition to the mainland Saraya

The design concepts for the buildings include

Village component. All will be interconnected

simple, clean lines with deep overhangs

via appropriately scaled, resort-style roads

to provide shelter from the intense sun.

and bridges. Connecting the mainland and

Materials are very neutral with a palette of

islands is the pedestrian spine, a 2.5 km

wood, stone and white stucco. Wood is more

tree-lined, scenic and themed open space.

heavily used in the island to give it a marine

This spine terminates at the gateway of

feel and connect back to the long-standing

the development where a large tree-lined

sea-faring traditions. In the village, stone

boulevard provides access to the Emirates

accents are used to connect the design with

Road.

its surrounding landscape.

HOK is responsible for the detailed master

The project includes waterfront villas,

plan, architectural and interior concepts for

terraced apartments, townhouses, themed

the Al Marsa Island and Saraya Village. The

hotels and bungalows, as well as retail,

detailed master plan proposes a pedestrian

entertainment and cultural opportunities that

friendly waterfront community that is

are linked with the marina and are connected

culturally and environmentally integrated

with the bicycle and waterfront walking trails.

with its context. Taking advantage of the prime location and natural surroundings,

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GUL F RESORT DEVELOPMENT West Qatar

SIZE

750 acres

SERVICES

Architecture Master Planning Landscape Architecture

HOK was brought on to create a new

a sustainable community, founded on best

development in an entirely untouched area

practice principles. Gulf Resort Development

of Qatar. Intensive research on habitat,

is to be an innovative, sustainable, eco-

ecological concerns, wind patterns, wave

resort that will cater to Qataris interested in

action and general climate generated a

owning a second property and for families

holistic vision for the Gulf Resort-- to be a

and Expats visiting over long weekends and

unique and innovative destination resort

vacations. The length of the site lends well to

and residential lifestyle development that

the division of private and public zones. The

will establish the coast as a destination

general public visiting the attractions can

attraction. The Master Plan is conceived

essentially park at designated areas and

as a dynamic environment that respects

travel freely on the tramline running through

the private qualities of the residential

the center of the development. The concept

neighbourhoods while creating a distinct

is based upon the elements of privacy, high

tourist draw in the Town Centre and Cultural

quality facilities, respect for the environment

and attractions zone in the north.

and to create a place where families and

Bounded by the Gulf of Salwa, the

visitors can enjoy premiere amenities and

subject 250 hectare land parcel has the

attractions.

opportunity to capitalise upon the remote location, natural setting and dedication to

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FA I L A K A I S L A N D MASTER PLAN Failaka Island, Kuwait

SIZE

33 square kilometre (Approximate Island Area) SERVICES

Master Planning, Landscape Architecture COMPLETION

2006 COST

N/A

The Failaka Island Master Plan was developed as a competition submission to develop the leisure activities and amenities on the island. A 30 minute ferry trip from Kuwait City, the island has long been a holiday destination for the country.

The Master plan set out to develop six distinct resort and leisure centres, all operating as small villages supporting the basic needs of vacationers. The proposal called for a tidal river running through the centre of the island that would flush with the variation of the tides.

Visitors arrive to the island at the “Gateway� village, the only centre developed on an existing town footprint. This acts as the main

A traditional fishing village of dense

North of the Marina village is the Beach

hub for the island where most services and

pedestrian passageways characterizes the

Cove, a residential complex with inland

amenities are located. The resort island is

northern mouth of the river. Located on an

waterways providing private docking

intended as a car-free zone, meaning visitors

island in the middle of the river is the sports

facilities for residents. The far east of the

are not able to bring personal vehicles to the

and leisure village complete with golf course

island is defined by an Eco-tourism reserve

island, but would rely of sophisticated transit

and theme park. The southern mouth of the

which protects nearly a quarter of the island

and hired vehicles to traverse the island.

river is punctuated by a Mediterranean style

as native animal habitat and interpretive

Person boat access is provided to four of the

village complete with axial streets, high-end

centre. Along the coast eco-tourist resorts

six clusters making Failaka accessible from

retail and large public marina.

cater to an emerging market in the region of

ports of call throughout the Persian Gulf.

adventure and learning opportunities.

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U M M A L Q WA I N DEVELOPMENT Umm Al Quain, United Arab Emirates

SIZE

8.3 square kilometres SERVICES

Master Planning Design Guidelines Development Controls

COMPLETION

N/A COST

Confidential

Umm Al Quwain is a resort and destination

residential units range from two to six

holiday spot located within the Emirate

storey units and contain parking within the

State of Abu Dhabi comprised of mid density

building footprint. Exterior terraces and

residential and resort hotels. The mixed use

gardens provide a park-like setting for the

37 hectare site is located on the coast and

residents with winding paths and activity

retains the original mangrove colony along

zones throughout the site. The waterfront

the shoreline. Every effort is made in the

is the heart of the development. The water’s

master plan to preserve the mangrove and

edge is activated by 23,000 m2 of retail

accentuate the natural qualities of the site.

and services that create a festive quality along the animated waterfront. Boardwalks

The high level master plan exercise

connect the public realm and in some

explored various options to accommodate

instances extend into the mangroves for

approximately 25,000 m2 of hotel

an interactive experience with this unique

resort with another 27,000 m2 of hotel

aquatic zone.

serviced apartments located in a semi-lush landscaped environment of gardens and pools. A 115,000 m2 residential component occupies most of the remaining site. The

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