The Cube Privathaus by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award in Gold in Architektur-, Gebäude- und Bauwerksdesign Competition Category.

GoldArchitektur· 2019

The Cube Privathaus

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Lines

A' Design Award in Gold Winner in Architektur Category

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The Design

About The Cube Privathaus

Die Hauptherausforderung für den Designer bestand darin, ein qualitativ hochwertiges Wohngefühl zu schaffen und das Image eines Wohngebäudes in Kuwait neu zu definieren, während die von der arabischen Kultur vorgegebenen Klimabedürfnisse und Datenschutzbedürfnisse eingehalten wurden. Das Cube House ist ein vierstöckiges Gebäude aus Beton / Stahl, das auf Addition und Subtraktion innerhalb eines Würfels basiert und ein dynamisches Erlebnis zwischen Innen- und Außenräumen schafft, um das ganze Jahr über natürliches Licht und Landschaftsblick zu genießen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Gold

The Cube Privathaus ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Gold, einer überaus prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, wunderbare und herausragende Designs. Gold-Gewinner sind äußerst innovative, visionäre und glamourös blendende Schöpfungen, die das Genie, die Weisheit und die Meisterschaft ihrer Designer widerspiegeln. Von The Cube Privathaus wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgepriesene, trendsetzende und monumentale Erfindung ist, die beispiellosen Mehrwert liefert. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Gold prämierte Design ist ein spektakuläres, respektiertes Projekt, das den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie in hohem Maße zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. The Cube Privathaus erzeugt intensive Gefühle des Verlangens, weckt Leidenschaft, ermutigt zur Kreativität und fasziniert uns.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Conceptual idea was to explore the architectural relation between solid and void through addition and subtraction within a cube, creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor.
Floor plan design is based on 2 shifted masses creating an internal atrium (includes air conditioning system which will help to enjoy the garden experience throughout the year) and 2 external courts in the front and rear inspired from traditional houses. Shifting direction was chosen based on 2 aspects; Cultural, privacy obscuring the south side neighbors view & Environmental, creating more natural ventilation & providing needed shade to the front yard.
Dimensions & Packaging: -Plot Area: 25 m X 40 m
-Built Up Area: 1860 sqm
-Floors: Basement, Ground, First, Second & Roof
-Height Regulation from Street Level: 15 m
-Set Backs Regulations: 3 m from street side & 2 m from neighbors
Tags: Architecture, Villa, House, Design, Residential, Modern, Landscape, Kuwait
Production Technology: -Main Structure: Concrete
-Main Architectural Finishes: Honed Silver Travertine Stone, Black Steel, Off White Stucco, Desaturated Brown Stucco, Matt Walnut Wood, Double Glazed Glass
Design Challenge: -To create a quality living experience and redefine the image of a residential building in Kuwait while maintaining the climate requirements and privacy needs dictated by the Arab culture, were the main design challenges.
-The client requested several separate entrances with a high solid boundary wall where the plot is only accessible from the front.
-Based on the data collection the Architectural design direction is a mixture of Modern/Luxury design with traditional accents using natural materials.
-Height limitation, Setbacks & maximum Built up area was dictated by Kuwait Architecture Regulations.
Research: TYPE-OBJECTIVES-METHODOLOGY

1-Data Collection research-Client needs analysis-Client meetings
2-Cultural research-Project Zoning & Privacy needs-Social Questionnaire
3-Arch. Design Direction research-General mood board, Massing & Materials-Web based research
4-Arch. Technical research-Identify Construction methodology-Subject Matter Experts & Web based Research
5-Environmental research-Natural Ventilation & Sun light-Web based research
6-Landscape research-Hardscape & Softscape design direction-Web based Research
7-Presentation direction research-Matching Graphics to Architecture concept-Web based Research
Inspiration: The main mass was based around a primary form (Cube) & the two imposing stone walls that were inspired by ancient temples creating an approach with the moat like bridge to the house main entrance. The central black metal screen design was inspired by an Islamic pattern and external courts were inspired from Arabic traditional houses.
Project Duration: Duration: The project design Process started in December 2018 and finished in February 2019
Location: Kuwait
Operation Flow: Entrances:
- Main: For Family members & guests
- Diwaneya: For Formal Events (Male Guests)
- Front Yard: Access to Basement Front yard
- Back Yard: Direct Access to kids back yard
- Services: Direct Access for Male Staff & main Kitchen
Floors Functions:
- Ground: Reception & Dinning Spaces for Guests
- Basement: Daily Living Spaces including Pool, GYM, Kids Playroom & Green areas
- First: Kids bed rooms and living space
- Second: Master Bed room with all required facilities & private office
- Roof: Outdoor roof garden and service rooms
Team Members: Design Director: Ahmed Habib
Assistant Design Architect: Sveva Salimbene
Assistant Design Architect: Mostafa Al Haj
Assistant Technical Architect: Anya Petrova
3D Visualization: Oleksandr Bakhmatskyi
Presentation Graphics: Ahmed Guoshy