The First Indoor Desert Hike.
This project explores architecture as a journey of movement, transforming the act of hiking into a spatial experience. Embedded within the Negev cliffs, the building is revealed gradually, like a hidden trail. Visitors move through interconnected paths, terraces, and lookout points that frame the desert landscape at carefully curated moments.
A sequence of stairs, ramps, and viewpoints creates an immersive route between a café, art workshop, and shaded “refreshing stop,” encouraging exploration rather than direct circulation. Precise openings capture shifting light, views, and atmosphere throughout the day.
Located in a small Negev town, the project responds to the region’s environmental and social conditions, including climate, topography, and community needs. Developed as part of a construction technologies course, it includes detailed structural and material solutions rooted in the realities of desert architecture.
This project was developed in collaboration with architect Dafna Galeen.