Photographer Manuel Álvarez Diestro's latest series, Living with the Rocks, investigates how architecture interacts with geological formations in various arid regions, including Monegros, Spain, and deserts of Egypt, Oman, and Iran. The project highlights the integration of human habitation with natural landscapes; in some areas, homes are sculpted from rock, while in others, modern buildings create striking contrasts. The series emphasizes the temporal differences between enduring geological formations and transient human structures, echoing patterns in nature and showcasing the resilience of both architecture and the environment despite extreme conditions faced during the shoot.
"In Monegros, homes are carved directly into rock surfaces, merging construction with the natural environment, highlighting the physical connection between human settlements and the landscape."
"The series also reflects on the temporal scale of architecture in relation to geological time, showing that while natural formations evolve over millennia, human structures are abrupt additions to the landscape."
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