Project Type: Hotel
Estimated Completion: Q2 2017
Estimated Value: $130 million
Estimated Area: 9,700 sq m land area, 79,600 sq m built-up area
Status: Under Execution
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The AMIAS Holding is on track with its plans to develop Jeddah Kempinski Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The construction of the hotel started in June and it is expected to be completed in Q2 of 2017.
Inspired by the waterfront qualities of its site, the hotel explores the concept of an ‘architectural sail’. Derived as an expression of the building functions and occupant activity rather than nautical utility, the sail elements create varying surface texture and effect. Integrated LED lights embedded in the sails emit a soft, low light that can be programmed to move gradually over the building, mimicking the wave of a sail in the ocean breeze. The sails, designed to be prefabricated off-site, are composed of aluminum frames wrapped with a durable, Teflon-coated synthetic fabric (Gore-Tenara). Erected off-site and flat-packed, the units can be transported by elevator to each floor, expanded with an internal screw jack ‘mast’ mechanism, and set in place.
The 65-storey project with a built up area of 79,000 sq m will have a 242-key luxury hotel, 104 residential units, amenities, support spaces and 600-car enclosed parking ,a spa and fitness area, a pool, conference rooms, a children's club, restaurants, lounges, function and banquet rooms. The building is oriented to optimise water views, minimise solar exposure, and shade the entrance court. Privacy increases as the building rises, and circulation routes between the units and amenities, like the pool, were determined in collaboration with a local partner to ensure cultural appropriateness. The project, situated along the Corniche in Jeddah, marks the transition between the desert landscape and the Red Sea, and extends the growth of waterfront development advancing north from the old city center. Perkins & Will is the architect consultant, Mohammed Harasani Architects is the design consultant for the project.
SCOPE OF WORK
Construction of a hotel and serviced apartments including:
- 65 floors
- 242 hotel rooms
- 104 serviced apartments
- 600 car park
- A spa and fitness area
- A pool
- Conference rooms
- Children’s club
- 3 restaurants
- 2 lounges
- Function and banquet rooms
- Related facilities
COMPANIES & PROJECT PERSONNEL
*Owner: Amias Holding
Address: PO Box 76030, Riyadh 11922 Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 11-491-7880
Fax: +966 11-492-0705
Email: info@amiasholding.com
Website: www.amiasholding.com
*Architect Consultant: Perkins & Will
Address: 1st Floor, Office 118,119 and 126, Building 5, Gold and Diamond Park Area, PO Box 119125, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4-430-7339
Fax: +971 4-430-7339
Email: info@perkinswill.com
Website: www.perkinswill.com Contact Name: Steven Charlton
Position: Managing Director
Email: steven.charlton@pringlebrandonpw.com
*Design Consultant: Mohamed Harasani Architects
Address: Mohamed Harasani Architects Building, PO Box 13307, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12-651-0131
Fax: +966 12-651-0975
Email: admin@mha.com.sa
Website: www.mha.com.sa
* Infrastructure - Enabling Contractor: Trevi Arabian Soil Contractors Company Limited
Address: Trevi Arabian Soil Contractors Company Limited Building, Medina Street, Moshrefah District, PO Box 53452, Jeddah 21583, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12-660-1757, +966 12-660-2229
Fax: +966 12-660-4819
Email: info@treviasc.com
Website: www.treviasc.com * Construction Contractor: JV of Belhasa Six Construct Co L.L.C. and Al Saad General Contracting Company Belhasa Six Construct Co L.L.C.
Address: Belhasa Six Construct Co L.L.C. Building, Street 11 Street, Al Quoz Third Industrial Area, PO Box 13055, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4-347-2777, +971 4-509-2222, +971 6-573-3111
Fax: +971 4-347-3521
Email: sixco@sixco.ae Al Saad General Contracting Company
Address: Bin Commercial Center Building, 1st and 2nd Floor, Quraysh Street, Al Salam District, PO Box 13028, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12-683-0306
Fax: +966 12-683-2951
Email: jeddah@alsaad.com.sa
Website: www.alsaad.com.sa Contact Name: Mohamed Danesh
Position: Project Manager
Email: mohameddanesh@alsaad.com
TIMELINE November 2014 - Construction of the hotel was ongoing. June 2014 - Construction of the hotel started. April 2014 - Enabling works were completed. March 2014 - Construction contract was awarded to the JV of Besix and Al Saad General Contracting. November 2013 - Bids for the construction contract were under evaluation. 10th March 2013 - Bids for the main construction contract were submitted (delayed for the 2nd time from 15 January 2013). 2012 - The ITB for the construction contract was issued. Q4 2012 - Soil improvement study completed. 2011 - Soil improvement study started by Trevi Arabian Soil Contractors. 2009 - Design was completed. 2008 - The project was announced.