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Natural Light and Concrete Embrace in A Healing Environment Beside Black Tiger Spring

Authors:
永康 但, Zhu Shengxiang, Dexin Li, 嘉睿 田
Natural Light and Concrete Embrace in A Healing Environment Beside Black Tiger Spring

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Anchored by expansive glass façades and robust concrete structures, the design creates a seamless dialogue with the surrounding nature, offering a restorative healthcare environment adjacent to the Black Tiger Spring.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates extensive landscaping with native plants to enhance biodiversity and reduce water usage.
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Utilizes large glass walls to create unobstructed views of the Black Tiger Spring, fostering a calming environment.
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Features a meditation chapel positioned for optimal natural light and views of the surrounding landscape.
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Employs a bent A-frame design that promotes efficient structural stability and aesthetic harmony.
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Incorporates sustainable building materials, including charred wooden shingles, to enhance durability and weather resistance.

This project, titled "Escape into the Spring Water," is designed as a healthcare facility situated in close proximity to the Black Tiger Spring in the Lindi District. It emphasizes the integration of architectural form with the natural landscape, seeking to create a therapeutic environment that enhances wellbeing. The architectural design focuses on the relationship between the built environment and the water source, utilizing natural elements to promote healing.

The facility serves multiple functions, including patient care, community interaction, and contemplative spaces. It is organized into several key areas that accommodate patient rooms, communal gathering spaces, and wellness facilities. The design prioritizes accessibility and comfort, ensuring that users can navigate the environment easily while benefiting from the calming effects of nature.

The project employs a material palette that consists of concrete, glass, wood, steel, and natural stone. These materials are selected not only for their durability but also for their ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Glass is used extensively in the façade to maximize natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. Overhangs provide shade and enhance outdoor spaces, while wooden elements add a tactile quality to the interiors.

The integration of natural elements distinguishes this project from conventional healthcare facilities. The deliberate choice to incorporate views of the Black Tiger Spring and surrounding greenery into the design fosters a sense of connection to nature, which is known to have positive impacts on mental health. The chapel space, designed to provide a serene environment, is positioned to take advantage of these views, encouraging mindfulness and reflection.

Accessibility is further enhanced by the layout of the facility. Patient rooms are strategically placed to minimize movement, while communal areas are designed to facilitate interaction among patients, families, and staff. This thoughtful arrangement of spaces promotes social engagement, which is essential for holistic patient care.

The project demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through its landscaping strategies and material choices. Native plant species are used to create an eco-friendly environment that requires minimal maintenance and water. The architectural approach prioritizes energy efficiency, helping to reduce the facility's environmental footprint.

Explore the project presentation for detailed architectural plans, architectural sections, and architectural designs that provide further insight into the unique ideas and execution of this project. Understanding these elements will deepen your appreciation for how this design achieves its goals of wellness and harmony with the environment.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

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