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In Saudi Arabia, a contemporary and minimalist palace of Islamic inspiration.  This 6000 square meter principle residence, set on three levels, presented a new area of study for the architect who embarked on this adventure with the strength of his client’s vision and creative will.

With no central core, a spiral of lacework in stone joins three floors (12 meters high, 6.4 meters in diameter, 64 steps and 50 tons of brown Combe stone from Aquitaine.) Contemporary suspension is combined with the Islamic inspired handrail carved from solid boxwood from Languedoc by craftsmen from the Ile de France.

 
 
Jeddah Palace