DRAWING BOARD
DRAWING BOARD
Desert Rock SAUDI ARABIA
The Red Sea Development Company, the
regenerative tourism, Desert Rock aims to
developer behind one of the world’s most
acheive the highest Leadership in Energy and
ambitious regenerative tourism projects, has
Environmental Design certification. As such, it
revealed plans for Desert Rock – a new resort
is been designed to reduce energy consumption
built into the Saudi mountain landscape.
and regenerate native flora, with water retention
Conceived by Oppenheim Architecture, the
and distribution systems installed throughout.
project is designed to protect and preserve
Furthermore, materials excavated from the site
the environment, allowing guests to connect
will be reused to form the site infrastructure.
with the surrounding nature and culture of
“Desert Rock is one of the most dramatic
the region. The 60-key resort will comprise 48
desert landscapes in the world, which is why
villas and 12 guestrooms –ranging from ground
we wanted to use the architecture as a way
level dwellings to crevice hotel suites and a
to honour and respect it,” explains Chad
select number of excavated rooms within the
Oppenheim, founder of Oppenheim Architecture.
rock massif itself. A world-class spa and fitness
“By utilising natural materials and integrating
centre, remote destination dining areas and a
the resort into the rock, guests can connect
feature lagoon oasis will complete the offer.
physically with the destination and experience
In line with TRSDC’s commitment to
Saudi Arabia’s stunning natural beauty.”
