Basalt Casa by Aamer Qaisiyah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award d'Argent in Disseny d'Arquitectura, Edificació i Estructures Competition Category.

ArgentArquitectura· 2020

Basalt Casa

by Aamer Qaisiyah

Client: Aamer A. Qaisiyah

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Basalt Casa

Construït per a la comoditat i per ser elegant. Aquest disseny és realment atractiu i notable per dins i per fora. Entre les seves característiques hi ha la fusta de roure, les finestres que aporten molta llum del sol, i és relaxant per als ulls. És fascinant per la seva bellesa i la tècnica. Un cop sou a aquesta casa, no podeu notar la serenitat i la sensació d’oasi que us agafa. La brisa dels arbres i els voltants amb els rajos de sol fa que aquesta casa sigui un lloc únic per allotjar-se lluny de la vida de la ciutat. La casa Basalt està construïda per complaure i acollir diverses persones.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Basalt Casa és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent, un reconeixement extraordinàriament prestigiós concedit a dissenys d'alta gamma, esplèndids i impressionants. Els guanyadors d'Argent són obres tremendament brillants i summament creatives que il·lustren la perícia, el talent i la perspicàcia excepcionals dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Basalt Casa sigui una obra meravellosa i de gran lluïment, remarcablement professional i profundament innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent és un invent molt notable i admirat que beneficia i fa avançar els límits de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia. Basalt Casa és una creació molt envejada que evoca desitjos, introdueix sentiments positius i desperta sorpresa i admiració.

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.