Jazan University’s architecture draws from a ‘Desert Oasis’ concept, favoring softened, sheltered forms and layered spatial sequences to create an inviting and dynamic environment. Designed with the natural forces of wind, water, and sunlight in mind, the campus harmonizes with its desert setting, serving as a true oasis for knowledge—a place to connect past, present, and future in a “polis” of learning.

The campus clusters resemble a village, with facilities and open spaces shaded by trees and canopies for circulation and gathering. Roads and public transit link these clusters, offering comfort and efficiency, while climate control supports an optimal environment in the desert’s harsh climate. The project exemplifies a Compact City model in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing road safety, reduced traffic, and efficient land use to enhance urban quality of life.

Transit-oriented development promotes walkability with pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and dense housing near transit hubs, reducing sprawl and enhancing compactness. Centrally placed transit hubs anchor mixed-use areas with well-planned parking and high-quality public transportation. A perimeter ring road encircles each cluster, connecting them at key points for secure access, while public-facing facilities maintain their own transit system. The campus coastline is preserved as green space, buffering coastal traffic and creating a natural boundary. A central canal and landscape spines run north-south, connecting to a vertical landscape area at the campus center, organizing faculties into strategic zones and enhancing the natural beauty of the setting.