AILA OASES DESIGN

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Ayla
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Photography by Rory Gardiner

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The Ayla Golfclub takes inspiration from the natural dunescapes
and magnificent mountains of the Jordanian desert as well as the
architectural heritage of the ancient Bedouin. The innovative and
organic design of the building forms the iconic core of the Ayla
Oasis mixed-use resort development in Aqaba city.
The 13,000 square foot building is part of the first phase of a 17
square mile leisure development currently under construction
in Aqaba, Jordan. The development encompasses residential
apartments, hotel and commercial space, all centered around
an 18-hole signature golf course designed by Greg Norman.
The Clubhouse features retail, dining, lounge, banquet, spa and
wellness components; while the Golf Academy includes retail,
dining, and indoor/outdoor swing analysis studio components.
The distinct architectural form Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse
establishes a unique connection with nature by capturing the
elemental, vibrant beauty of the rolling desert landscape. A massive
concrete shell drapes over the programme areas, enveloping
the interior and exterior walls of each volume under one continous
surface that emerges from the sand.
The curved shotcrete shell blends with the sand like dunes instead
of having conventional walls and ceilings. The curved openings
frame the views of the golf course and the colorful
Aqaba Mountains in the background.
Sunlight is filtered through perforated corten steel screens; similar
to the traditional Arabic ‘’Mashrabiya’ that were used to insert
natural light wothout comprimising the privacy of spaces. Jordanian
patterns inspired the triangular openings of the screens, while the
tones of the surrounding mountains are echoed in the colors of the
shotcrete and the rustic metals.
The construction of the project is the result of a knowledge
exchange program between the European office of Oppenheim
Architecture and local workforce. Shotcrete pouring techniques
were taught to workers in the first phases so that they could take
ownership of the construction and obtain specialized skills. A
local artist also helped shape the building by applying a traditional
pigmentation technique to the interior surfaces, granting a raw,
unadorned look that stays true to its context and inspiration.

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Photography by Rasem Kamal

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Photography by Moh’d Musa

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Photography by Moh’d Musa

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Photography by Rory Gardiner

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Conceptual Diagram - Sand Dunes Inspiration

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General Masterplan
Golf Academy
Golfclub
Comfort Station I
Comfort Station II

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Site Plan
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Ground Floor Plan - Golf Academy

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Above: East Elevation - Golf Academy

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Cross Section - Golf Clubhouse

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Location: Aqaba, Jordan
Client: Ayla Oasis Development Company
Scope: Architecture, Interior Design
Land Area : 44 sq.km
Total Built-up Area: 5,800 sq.m
Golfclub Built-up Area: 4,100 sq.m
Golf Academy Built-up Area: 1,200 sq.m
Comfort Stations Built-up Area: 500 sq.m
Project Year: 2018
CONSULTANTS
Architect: Oppenheim Architecture
Interior Designer: Oppenheim Architecture
Golf Consultant: Greg Norman
Landscape: Form Landscape Architects
Structure Consultant : WMM Engineers AG
Shotcrete Consultant: Greuter AG
Local Architect: Darb Architects and Engineers
General Contractor: Modern Tech. Construction
Shotcrete Contractor: Nino Construction Engineers
Branding: Ilona Studio
TEAM
Principals in charge: Chad Oppenheim, Beat Huesler
Project Contributers: Aleksandra Melion, Anthony Cerasoli,
Tom Mckeogh, Ana Guedes Lebre, Rasem Kamal
IMAGE CREDITS
Photographers: Rory Gardiner, Moh’d Musa, Rasem Kamal
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS
Oppenheim Architecture: @oppenheimarchitecture
Chad Oppenheim: @chadoppenheim
Beat Huesler: @beathuesler
AYLA GOLFCLUB

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