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 | 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 |
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Various prototypes where designed to allow different combinations | The temporary nature of the cabins will be underlined by the nature of its finishes and colors |
The V shape of the cabin will open up towards the view whilst allowing a reducing its physical shape on the rear side, giving the impression of a much smaller structure than it actually is.
19The external anthracite metal cladding will underline the artificiality of shelter | At 3000m altitude, the top of Jebel Sawda is one of the highest locations in Saudi Arabia |
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Locations, on the edge of the mountain cliff that will be accessible by a walkway | Having a minimal foot print, impact on the site and vegetation should be reduced to a minimum |