Basalt Huis by Aamer Qaisiyah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Silwer in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerArgitektuur· 2020

Basalt Huis

by Aamer Qaisiyah

Client: Aamer A. Qaisiyah

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Basalt Huis

Dit is gebou vir gemak en om elegant te wees. Hierdie ontwerp is waarlik opvallend van binne en buite opvallend. Kenmerke sluit in eikehout, vensters wat gemaak is om baie sonlig in te bring, en dit is kalmerend vir die oë. Dit is betowerend deur die skoonheid en die tegniek. As u eenmaal in hierdie huis is, kan u nie anders as om die rustigheid en die oase-gevoel wat u oorneem, raak te sien nie. Die briesie van die bome en die omgewing met die sonstrale maak hierdie huis 'n unieke plek om in te woon, weg van die besige stadslewe. Die Basalt-huis is gebou om 'n verskeidenheid mense te behaag en te akkommodeer.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Basalt Huis is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Basalt Huis 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Basalt Huis is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The BASALT house is a house located in the southern part of Syrian Arab Republic. It is located at an altitude higher than 1100 meters above sea level amid a dense forest of oaks.
This house combines both past and present architecture, with its simple exterior, sharp angles and unique combination of distinct material. Blending ancient architecture using basalt and oak wood with renewed creative ideas merging from this historical era.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plot area: 780 m2
Basement floor area: 355 m2
Ground floor area: 355 m2
First floor area: 355 m2
Total area: 1065 m2
Tags: Basalt, House, Home, Villa, Syria, Stone, Black, Oak, Creative, Roman,
Production Technology: This house is designed to blend easily and beautifully into the surroundings of natural environment, as well as being durable, resistant and can endure natural unpredictable weather conditions. Its outer walls are built of double concrete blocks and are covered with natural basalt stones. Its large windows are made to bring in as much light as possible while keeping a cozy atmosphere. The double glazing thermal brake aluminum system is used as well as water refining systems and solar systems.
Design Challenge: The hardest part that I had to face was combining the popular architecture built in Southern Syria under the Roman Empire with today's simple comfortable creative design, using the latest technology yet keeping it elegant and interesting to viewers.
Research: The research was done by using the internet and observing firsthand the designs built in my hometown in Southern Syria.
The main objective was to blend the popular architecture built in southern Syria under the Roman Empire with unique up to date architecture with a creative touch from the past and present designs.
Methodology for my project was mainly looking at the popular Roman architecture and studying their details to find ways to combine in with today's different interests of people.
Inspiration: What inspired me the most for this design was the Ancient Romans' architectures built in southern Syria.
Despite the simplicity of its architectural design, it is still imposing its prestige and charms, while continues to be very impressive for viewers. In my opinion, I believe that we are longing for simple and uncomplicated designs at times when modern designs have become a commodity.
The basalt stone with its hardness, unique properties and dark color was the main inspiration for my project.
Project Duration: The design started in March 2019 and finished in June 2019 in Kuwait.
The execution will start in August 2020 in Syria.
Operation Flow: This design is fully equipped and fully comforted with a unique automation system which allows the owner to have control to many things in this distinguished house such as; lighting, rolling shutters, boilers, heating and air-conditioning, and security system.