We have been asked to come up with a design concept for beachfront cabanas within a large hospitality complex in the Middle East. The initial brief had already suggested the source of inspiration for the project and the main building material; the design should be inspired by ocean waves and explore ways in which a timber structure can deliver a dynamic, yet construction-friendly outcome.
We have proposed an asymmetrical roof, pitched along the diagonal and raised on two out of four anchor points to create an ever-changing image of the cabana from every different standpoint. Due to the local weather conditions there is a very clear line between exterior and interior space, with the possibility to have the latter air-conditioned. Each of the cabanas includes a protected interior/relaxation space and a shaded area with sunbeds and hammocks for common use.The tonality of the material palette has followed the warm gold sand of the seaside.