Z1–Z3 Sharma District, NEOM (Saudi Arabia)
During my tenure at Dar Al‑Handasah, I contributed to the master planning and landscape design of the Z1–Z3 Sharma District — a high‑profile development within NEOM, envisioned as a luxury residential and hospitality destination. The project required integrating climate‑responsive landscapes with exclusive architectural settings, ensuring privacy, sustainability, and cultural resonance.
🌱 Vision & Scope
Create a luxury residential and hospitality district with distinctive landscape identities.
Integrate green infrastructure to mitigate heat and enhance comfort in arid conditions.
Develop exclusive public and private realm strategies tailored to high‑end living.
Support NEOM’s vision of a sustainable, future‑ready mega‑development with ecological resilience.
🏗️ Key Contributions
Crown Prince’s Private Affairs Residence – Designed masterplan landscapes from schematic to IFC drawings, ensuring privacy, exclusivity, and cultural integration.
District Z1–Z3 Framework – Developed podium and streetscape strategies, embedding shaded pedestrian networks and sustainable hardscape palettes.
Climate‑Responsive Planting – Applied native Ghaf, Sidr, and Date Palm alongside adaptive ornamentals to reduce irrigation demand and strengthen resilience.
Luxury Landscape Identity – Crafted distinct zones for hospitality, wellness, and recreation, integrating water features, shaded seating, and high‑quality finishes.
BIM Coordination – Delivered IFC/Tender packages with multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring seamless integration of landscape and architecture.
Sustainability Measures – Embedded water‑efficient irrigation, shaded structures, and resilient materials to withstand NEOM’s desert climate.
🌍 Impact
The Z1–Z3 Sharma District is envisioned as a benchmark for luxury sustainable living within NEOM, offering shaded walkable streets, exclusive residences, and ecologically resilient landscapes. It demonstrates how high‑end development can integrate climate‑responsive design, cultural identity, and sustainability into a cohesive framework that enhances both exclusivity and community well‑being.