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Malath Health Resort
Tayeb, Maram
Tayeb, Maram
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This report presents the development of the Malath Health Resort, a medical and wellness facility designed to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Vibrant Saudi Cities theme. The project integrates the principles of vibrant societies by promoting health, well-being, and sustainable architectural design. The report begins with an overview of the project’s objectives, historical context, and problem statement, emphasizing its role in enhancing medical tourism and holistic healing experiences in Saudi Arabia. The resort is strategically located in Abha, within the Soudah peaks, benefiting from the region’s natural beauty, cooler climate, and accessibility. A comparative case study analysis of leading international health resorts, including Lanserhof Tegernsee and Bad Schallerbach, provides insights into their design concepts, sustainable approaches, structural systems, and therapy programs. These precedents inform the spatial organization, circulation, and zoning strategies of Malath Health Resort. The site analysis further examines accessibility, urban integration, climatic conditions, and topographical constraints, ensuring an optimal location for the facility. The building program details the resort’s specialized medical, wellness, and rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, mental health programs, spa treatments, and accommodation for patients, visitors, and staff. A functional space analysis ensures efficient spatial relationships and user experience, supported by process flow diagrams and zoning studies. The design phase explores massing development, environmental solutions, structural systems, and HVAC considerations, addressing sustainability and operational efficiency. Finally, the report includes project renders, fire safety strategies, and adherence to health resort guidelines and medical facility standards. The Malath Health Resort serves as a model for integrating contemporary healthcare with architectural innovation, offering a rejuvenating environment for healing and relaxation.