The Red Sea Retreat

The Ummahat Retreat Competition Redefining the typology of the desert resort. A dialogue between raw matter and the ephemeral desert landscape. Our proposal envisions a sanctuary where architecture does not dominate the dunes, but emerges from them. The circular concrete massing acts as a shield against the harsh sun, creating a protected microclimate within. The "Parametric Bamboo" roof system acts as a passive environmental modulator, creating a breathable skin that reduces the thermal load on the monolithic concrete core below. This project explores the intersection of vernacular wisdom and computational design. Designed as a sequence of sensory thresholds: from the blinding white sand to the cool, dark concrete interiors, finally opening up to the infinite turquoise horizon. Project: RSR Design Competition Year: 2025 Location: Al Wajh Lagoon, Saudi Arabia Architecture & Interiors: Federico Salmaso, Unbuild Creative Studio Visualization: Unbuild Creative Studio

"The Red Sea Retreat " Competition

Redefining the typology of the desert resort.
A dialogue between raw matter and the ephemeral desert landscape.

Our proposal envisions a sanctuary where architecture does not dominate the dunes, but emerges from them.
The circular concrete massing acts as a shield against the harsh sun, creating a protected microclimate within.
The "Parametric Bamboo" roof system acts as a passive environmental modulator, creating a breathable skin that reduces the thermal load on the monolithic concrete core below.
This project explores the intersection of vernacular wisdom and computational design.
Designed as a sequence of sensory thresholds: from the blinding white sand to the cool, dark concrete interiors, finally opening up to the infinite turquoise horizon.

Project: RSR Design Competition 2025
Architecture & Interiors Concept : Federico Salmaso, Unbuild Creative Studio
Visualization: Unbuild Creative Studio

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