Wadi Rum desert resort

The environment in Jordan is desert . however, we do not have any desert resort , especially in Wadi Rum which is one of the most important tourist attractions in Jordan and reduce the trips time in Wadi Rum because the absence of Accommodation , only tents , This results to loss tourism in the winter as well as the local community depends on tourism , Wadi Rum needs to tourism projects to increase the awareness of the local community to the importance of Wadi Rum and provide them employment opportunities and Wadi Rum unique in terms of topography and nature of the Virgin should highlight it more .
Therefore the idea of "HIDDEN ARCHITECTURE" is the basic of design strategy in WADI RUM DESERT RESORT , To preserve the general view of the mountain and originality of WADI RUM landscape .

project design developed on the principle of sustainable architecture and combining modern architecture " using concrete , steel ... " and old way of building " creating caves in the mountains such as PETRA " . Construction and material - Use light construction " composite slab " for light weight and strength and make color of slab close to desert color . Contour line - The Slab shape response to existing contour line (mountain) . Minimal visible - Building between mountains will preserve the general view of the mountains and create new impression to visitors when they approach the building . Site force - Construction expansion as a result of the impact site forces (sun and wind..), by concentration on the shaded facade (North and East) of the mountain and avoid the south and west . Visitors behavior - Most visitors Wadi Rum are looking for excitement and adventure, they mostly practitioners of sports such as walking, camping, skydiving and climbing to see beautiful nature of Wadi Rum and stargazing , Therefore construction expands vertically to gives a sense of climbing and increasing excitement for the visitor upon arrival to The mountaintop, and providing the best view to wadi rum mountains, addition to creating an isolated place to stargazing .
Sustainability through - Grey water , rainwater , orientation , shading , other passive strategies and active system to provide electric power .

Project Location: Wadi Rum, Jordan Area: 9,600 sqm .