Sweimeh Shore House

A weekend house designed for extreme heat and a very particular quality of evening light over the Dead Sea.

Wall thickness and orientation did most of the climate work here — deep reveals, minimal east-facing glazing, and a covered outdoor room that stays usable through the hottest part of the day. The clients specifically wanted to be outside at sunset, so the main terrace is the one space in the house we designed around a single hour of the day rather than the whole day's use.