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Solarris Terra

A desert destination study exploring planted public space, sheltered routes and a luminous identity within a wide landscape.

Desert destination conceptConcept & visual narrative · Mirela Schadow
Solarris Terra concept visual

Independent conceptual visualisation. Any figures or technical annotations in the original artwork are illustrative and unverified.

01 / The question

How could a destination feel generous and distinctive while responding thoughtfully to a demanding climate?

02 / The approach

The visual proposal brings together a large canopy, layered planting and a sequence of gathering places. It explores the relationship between a strong overall silhouette and the smaller experiences that give a destination character.

03 / Design intent

A starting point for discussing guest journeys, shade and the role of landscape in a destination proposition.

04 / ICON’s contribution

Independent concept ideation, visual direction and project narrative. The material presented here is a visual study and an explanatory concept brief; it is not a technical design or a feasibility report.

05 / Further validation

The image does not validate comfort, energy performance, water availability, ecological benefits or buildability. These need location-specific evidence and technical studies.

06 / A considered next step

Prepare a site and programme brief, followed by climate, landscape, engineering and operational feasibility studies.

Your own question

A new idea begins
with a clear brief.

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