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YOUTH DRUG ADDICTION CENTER
Daghistani, Razan
Daghistani, Razan
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This thesis presents the architectural design of a youth drug rehabilitation center located in
downtown Abha, directly overlooking Abha Dam. The project addresses the rising need
for specialized healthcare facilities that foster recovery, dignity, and reintegration into
society. Through an evidence-based and contextual design approach, the thesis explores
how architecture can support therapeutic environments by leveraging natural elements,
passive environmental strategies, and culturally relevant design. The building program
includes dual outpatient and inpatient clinics, gender-specific dormitories, administrative
offices, and communal spaces, all organized around internal courtyards and landscaped
atriums that promote mental wellness and social interaction. The facade incorporates a
contemporary interpretation of Qatt Asiri patterns, blending cultural identity with
sustainable material choices such as perforated metal screens and wood cladding.
Environmental considerations—including Abha’s high rainfall and mild
climate—influence the project’s spatial configuration, drainage strategy, and orientation.
Ultimately, the thesis proposes an integrated model of healing architecture that is both
functional and culturally grounded, offering a spatial framework that supports the recovery
process through thoughtful planning, environmental sensitivity, and architectural
expression