sabil/the nomad pavilion

The Nomad Pavilion is an ensemble of geometrical form, an orchestrated one that reflects the fusion of opposite elements to achieve harmony. It is a permeable space serving as a monument that blends with nature in its form and materiality. As a result of using local natural materials, water collection and energy efficient space, the pavilion attempts to create a closed loop of existence – one that leaves no footprint, one that gives nature time to heal, to regrow, and to flourish.

As architects, I aspire to create shelter; a space that one find refuge in.  To build a structure that stands strong against nature yet blends within it. To prove that man-made and nature can once again co-exists in a harmony, to allow our buildings to give back to nature.

 The concept for the Nomad pavilion was inspired by the architecture of indigenous Bedouin's tents; one of the earliest shelters to protect nomads from harsh desert conditions, and the structure of Jordan's national flower, the black iris. The main vision is to create a new interpretation of the authentic tent, a structure that blends with its surrounding yet stands out as a calling sanctuary, a shaded oasis, a gathering rest spot and a source of fresh drinking water