JMJ Group Holding announce The Grove by ZHA

Qatar's JMJ Group Holding in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects has unveiled The Grove, a new seafront neighbourhood and marina by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporating the highest standards of design and sustainability...

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From the architects: Comprised of 293 one- to four-bedroom apartments offering panoramic views of Qetaifan Bay and the Lusail skyline, The Grove has been designed with its waterfront promenade as the heart of the community. A tree-lined pedestrian street along the shore, The Grove's waterfront promenade will incorporate the local cafes and restaurants, as well as the local shops and boutiques that enrich the vibrancy of enticing neighbourhoods around the world.

Passive design strategies are combined with advanced cooling technologies to enable residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor living, dining and recreation along the neighbourhood’s waterfront promenade throughout the year. Powered by on-site renewables and developed for optimum efficiencies, the re-utilization of pre-cooled extracted air from the buildings will cool the promenade during warmer months to enhance comfort.

Maximizing The Grove’s renewable energy potential while minimizing consumption, the development’s cooling energy demand is reduced with integrated shading and the high thermal mass of its low-carbon concrete structure including foundations designed to transfer heat away from the buildings. Photovoltaic panels within the optimized building envelope will be complemented by energy supplied via a high-efficiency geothermal heat pump system.

Rainwater harvesting, alongside micro-irrigation systems for locally acclimatised plants, will curtail water demand whilst a network of photovoltaic ‘trees’ throughout the promenade will enhance outdoor comfort and combine shading, water harvesting, lighting, and renewable energy production.

Supported by The Grove’s interconnecting podium is an elevated landscape of sheltered walkways, verdant gardens and terraces with infinity pools offering residents and guests uninterrupted views across the bay. The residents' members’ club, wellness center, entertainment lounge and other amenities are located at this level to directly connect with this elevated landscape.

The orientation and composition of The Grove’s residences have been designed to optimise views, shading and privacy, together with intricately crafted interiors of the common areas designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Each apartment includes extensive outdoor living spaces on generous balconies for residents to enjoy dining and relaxing at home within The Grove's cooled external environment powered by the development's renewable technologies.

Defining the development's unique geometries, the façades are characterized by an interplay of vertical and horizontal 'scoops' that create a dynamic visual rhythm and have been designed to meet Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) targets of less than 50% glazing.

The stepped balconies and vertical components within the façade provide separation and privacy for residents while maintaining views of the waterfront from each apartment. Developed as a modular system enabling repetition and optimization to increase efficiencies in production, the façades enhance the building’s environmental performance and provide extensive shading in response to the region’s climatic demands.

Sheikh Jabor bin Mansour bin Jabor bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of JMJ Group Holding, said: “The Grove embodies our commitment to crafting residences that harmonize luxury, innovation, and sustainability. This project sets a new benchmark; offering exceptional design and world-class amenities. The Grove promises to be not just a home, but a premium lifestyle investment. Partnering with SLS Hotels & Residences further enhances this experience. A name synonymous with world-class hospitality, SLS’s expertise will ensure that residents at The Grove enjoy unparalleled service that truly redefines luxury in Qatar.”

Sheikh Nasser Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Managing Director of Qetaifan Projects, said: “The Grove is a significant addition to Qetaifan Island North and a testament to what can be achieved through strategic partnerships. Our collaboration with JMJ Group Holding has resulted in a development that sets a new standard for luxury and innovation in Qatar’s real estate market. We are proud to support such a visionary project that not only enhances the appeal of Qetaifan Island but also strengthens Qatar’s position as a leader in luxury, sustainable living.”

Gianluca Racana, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, said: "We are greatly honoured to collaborate with JMJ Properties. Located on the shoreline of Qetaifan Island North with spectacular views across the bay, The Grove will seamlessly combine living, leisure and recreational spaces of the highest quality within the most integrated, sustainable community centred around its waterfront promenade and marina. This mixed-use development looks to future with a unique design incorporating advanced technologies that ensure the comfort and wellbeing of residents and visitors throughout the year."

Juan Ignacio Aranguren, Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, said: "Innovation has always been at the heart of Zaha Hadid Architects’ approach to design. Collaborating with Qatar’s leading companies to harness the technology, sustainability, and cultural understanding that will shape the city of the future, The Grove exemplifies how architecture can be a catalyst for creating vibrant, resilient communities."

Design: Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Client: JMJ Group Holding
Operator: SLS Hotels & Residences
Location: Qetaifan Island North, Qatar
ZHA Principal: Patrik Schumacher
ZHA Project Directors: Gianluca Racana, Juan Ignacio Aranguren
ZHA Project Associates: Alejandro Díaz Fernández, Arya Safavi, Gerhild Ayas
ZHA Project Team:  Alessandra Laiso, Alexandra Fisher, Angelica Videla Cardenas, Ceren Tekin, Gabriele De Giovanni, Gizem Dogan, Gizem Muhtaroglu, Hamze Machmouchi, Jillian Nishi,  Jinhee Koh, Juan Pablo Londono, Karina Linnsen, Keyur Mistry, Marco Amoroso, Michael On, Michael Rogers, Paulo Flores, Ryan Szanyi, Sharan Sundar, Sven Torres, Xuanzhi Huang, Yiying Wu, Abdel Chehab, Effie Nakajima.
Executive Architect: FD Consult
Interior Designer Apartments: Design Lab
Structural Engineers: Fhecor
Environmental Consultant: Werner Sobek
Façade Engineering: Werner Sobek
MEP: FD Consult
Landscape Consultant: Cracknell
Lighting Design: SEAM
Cost Consultants: Turner & Townsend Qatar