- Category
- Architecture
- typology
- Marina
- client
- NEOM
- area
- Saudi Arabia
- year
- 2019
- dimensions
- 426 berths
- status
- Project
An innovative sustainable infrastructure, the eco-marina has floating elements for water recirculation and environmental protection, 500 berths, pollution monitoring, and restricted access for ecological preservation.
The eco-marina is a groundbreaking sustainable infrastructure designed to adapt to varying tide and wind conditions, ensuring environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The project prioritizes reduced energy consumption (nZEB) and low emissions (no CO2 production), with all design choices aimed at delivering environmental benefits.
With about 500 berths, all marina elements are floating to ensure complete water recirculation, preventing ecological obstructions and minimizing surface wave motion. A purification system safeguards bay water quality, with real-time monitoring sensors and pollution-eliminating technologies. Addressing the bay's coral risk (NOAA CRW level 1 alert), the marina's outer ring functions as an eco-park for environmental enhancement, featuring a floating coral research center and farm for awareness, cultivation, and diving/snorkeling attractions.
Inspired by an atoll, a group of floating islands features artificial coral above sea level and natural coral underwater. Access to the marina is restricted to boats, with docking allowed only for e-boats within the bay, controlled by a police outpost for customs and visitor management.
