At 3000m altitude, the top of Jebel Sawda is one of the highest locations in Saudi Arabia | Locations, on the edge of the mountain cliff that will be accessible by a walkway |
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Various prototypes where designed to allow different combinations | Briefing: In this project we were given a unique opportunity to propose a challenging design that should be scalable, replicable, sustainable and reversible |
The dark neutral exterior will also contribute to highlight the contrast between the intensity of the exterior environment and the comfort and Coziness of its warm interior spaces, entirely cladding wall.
The external anthracite metal cladding will underline the artificiality of shelter | |
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The temporary nature of the cabins will be underlined by the nature of its finishes and colors | Each cabin will be projecting its volume in the air in a specific location in relation to the typography turning the interior spaces into a panoramic view |
The western side of the mountain has retained most of its natural roughed terrain and vegetation, has extensive views, humid weather and low temperatures during most of the year.