oppenheim architecture + design: desert lodges in wadi rum, jordan

oppenheim architecture + design: desert lodges in wadi rum, jordan image © oppenheim

florida-based firm oppenheim architecture + design has sent us images of their competition-winning design for a desert lodge in wadi rum, jordan. conceived with the primary intention of remaining humble within the desert site, the project seeks to establish a new benchmark for design, quality and sustainability in the natural environment.

view out to the desert

emerging from the landscape like an uncovered stone, the luxury accommodations are revealed in geometric cut-outs from the topography. the architecture is inserted into the natural faults and fissures of the land, resulting in simple and elemental forms that aim to enhance and embrace the site. as a living space, the project seeks to provide a direct connection between man and nature by leaving many elements of the design raw and honest to its surrounding.

interior view of lodge

accommodating a rock lodge, spa lodge, tent lodge and reserve villa, the design pays microcosmic attention to each program by spatially responding to the regional cues. the result is a series of architectonic forms that resonate with the geological histories of the region.

welcome area

glazed lodge

view of hamam

outdoor pool

spa

natural pool

night view

view of tent lodge site

tent

towards the spa at night

arrival