California studio Malek Alqadi unveils the Folly Mojave series which is a range of monumental hotel suites made from concrete materials located in the Mojave Desert. It is inspired by Middle Eastern archaeological sites and comprised of standalone structures in the desert. There are five in total — one of which is a single-story amenity space and the other four have two storeys with different suites.
Alqadi explains, “Rooted in the ancient architectural principles of archaeological wonder, as a child I explored near my birthplace Petra, Jordan, and the enigmatic allure of Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia, my ongoing vision is to seek to create spaces that are both reverent, resilient, and rooted in my origins. Rooted in the agrarian heritage of my upbringing and informed by rigorous academic research, my approach seeks to bridge the chasm between ancient architectural principles and modern technological advancements.”
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