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NEOM Brine Concrete Project – Building with Innovation, Not Waste

Project type

Urban Design Elements

Date

May 2025

Location

Red Sea islands, NEOM, Saudi Arabia

Role of 3DVinci Creations

3DVinci Creations was responsible for:
• Concrete 3D printing of the final marine tiles
• Material development support
• Production workflow optimization for scaling
• Integration with TAMVINCI hardware (robotic printing arm)

“This project proves that waste isn’t a limitation—it’s a resource. We’re proud to be part of an ecosystem that’s redefining sustainable construction at a national scale.”
— Edouard Baaklini, CEO, 3DVinci Creations

Technical Innovation

Desalination Waste Repurposed: The team transformed brine—a byproduct of seawater desalination—into a functional concrete mix using mineral-rich content.

3D Printing at Scale: 3DVinci Creations deployed additive manufacturing to fabricate complex tile geometries quickly, efficiently, and without formwork.

Biodiversity-Driven Design: Tiles were engineered to aid marine life regeneration and coastal protection—supporting NEOM’s ecological and circular goals.

Environmental Impact

Reduced Water Consumption: ~75% less freshwater used during production.
Lower Carbon Footprint: ~35% reduction in CO₂ emissions vs. traditional concrete.
Less Cement: ~35% reduction in cement usage, reducing embodied carbon.
No Mold Waste: Direct digital-to-print process eliminated formwork entirely.

Award Recognition

2025 Construction Innovation Awards – Best Innovative Project of the Year. Recognized for its forward-thinking material use, circular economy model, and biodiversity-focused impact.

Broader Impact

This project sets a new benchmark for public-private innovation in the built environment:

- Accelerates NEOM’s circular economy and sustainability goals
- Provides a working model for brine-based construction at scale
- Validates the feasibility of bio-positive concrete applications in marine and infrastructure sectors

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