British design firm Clover Studio has designed a series of Bedouin tents at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra found in Saudi Arabia. The tents are made from canopies that stretch over the textural walls and overlook main view points that are along a driven nature tour through the site. This area is known for its rock-carved historic tombs that date as far back as the ancient Nabatean period.
The founder of Clover Studio, Harry Clover shares with Dezeen, "A major challenge was ensuring the structures could withstand strong desert winds without invasive foundations, while also remaining light and modular enough for transport by pickup truck and foot. Inspired by the traditional Bedouin tents of the Nabatean people, whose ancient art can still be found on nearby rocks, we used stretched fabric over curved walls to harmonise with the landscape, withstand strong winds, and offer shaded viewpoints for visitors."
Image Credit: Clover Studio
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Tourism Architecture
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