This is a concept luxury hotel located in the middle of the Sahara desert where the guests can connect with the desert nature without any distractions close to them. The inspiration for the building is the serene and isolated environment which is special to the desert. The organic shape of the building is made to represent the sand dunes around the hotel and blend in with nature, to be hidden in the sand. This way, the hotel exists without disturbing the pure and familiar look of the desert. The design is not only aesthetic but also functional. The local flora is implemented on the roof of the building so that the shades would help the building cool down during the hot summer days. Adding to that, the bulges around the heatproof windows and doors prevent direct sunlight from entering the building without blocking the stunning views of the endless desert. The recessed silhouette of the hotel utilizes the shadow that could be created and offers the guests outdoor areas that are blocked from the sun. Society tends to think of nature just as forests and oceans, however; they miss the very important and widespread element of it, deserts. This implementation of natural elements to the sand dune-inspired hotel brings uniqueness and highlights where people actually belong. The location of the Sahara desert is really important because the continent of Africa is the place scattered across the rest of the globe, it is our origin.

Hidden in the Sand Hotel

The main entrance and the outside of the building are shaped like a set of sand dunes. The hotel camouflages, this is where it gets its name.

Hotel Lobby

The use of natural elements, shapes, and colors continues in the hotel as well, creating an immersive and unbothered nature experience for the guests. The holes in the walls in the communal areas are how air conditioning is distributed in the building.

King Suite Hotel Room

With the placement of windows around the hotel, the guests can experience unobstructed views at 270 degrees.

Hotel Dining Hall

The luxurious dining hall gives the guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience with its simplicity. The walls and the ceiling are the centers of attention in the hall. Their fluid-like structure draws the audience from the dryness of the environment around them.