Bab Al-Thanaya

Bab Al-Thanaya rises from the rift between dune and cliff, embodying the quiet gravitas of Nabataean architecture. Defined by two crossing axes, the dwelling unfolds between carved rock and shifting sand, where bold walls frame a secluded life within. Pathways mimic ancient water channels, leading to sunken courtyards that transform with the seasons. Rooted in its terrain, the architecture feels not placed—but born—of the land itself.