Stillstone

Jubaylah,
Riyadh
Region,
Saudi
Arabia
25°27′00″N
46°45′00″E

Stillstone
is
a
private
desert
retreat,
designed
as
an
intimate
escape
for
a
single
family.
Set
within
an
expansive
and
quiet
landscape,
the
project
functions
as
a
seasonal
destination
for
holidays,
weekends,
and
large
family
gatherings.
The
main
architectural
challenge
was
to
translate
the
idea
of
a
contemporary
resort
into
a
highly
private
environment
—
one
that
balances
openness
for
social
life
with
a
strong
sense
of
seclusion,
cultural
continuity,
and
emotional
comfort.

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The
architectural
concept
is
based
on
clarity,
rhythm,
and
controlled
perception
of
space.
A
system
of
low
horizontal
volumes
stretches
across
the
site,
shaped
by
deep
overhangs,
recessed
glass,
and
strong
axial
relationships.
The
experience
unfolds
gradually
through
movement
—
framed
views,
courtyards,
and
column
grids
that
guide
rather
than
reveal
all
at
once.