Typically villas in Jeddah are surrounded by high walls for privacy. Tinted metallic glass is a favorite choice for buildings here, also providing privacy and reflecting the heat. Even though many villas and apartment buildings have balconies, I have rarely caught a glimpse of anyone utilizing the balconies.
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Well i think they don't have choice
The architectural style feels very much of that part of the world. It doesn't surprise me though that few people use the balconies.
It's a beautiful place. Is that the home for just one family? It's huge.
I like the building but I wish there was something like a unified style in the city. The other building in the photo could just a well be a warehouse.
Hi William - The heat does make using the balconies difficult, except in the few short winter months. But even then, I've never seen people using balconies here.
Hi Judy - Big families. Big houses. Big cars. Kinda like Texas. Often times extended family, like the grandparents and unmarried children, live in the same home too here, as senior residents don't really exist to my knowledge, and unmarried women generally don't live out on their own.
Hi Jerry - There is quite a hodge podge of architectural styles here in Jeddah. Nothing here seems to be uniform or planned. The non-planning part has reared its ugly head and has caused many problems the past few years.
Nice to see some photos of my daughters best friends hometown. Thanks!
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