Monolithic House Villa privée by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award d'Or in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.
OrArchitecture· 2021
Monolithic House Villa privée
by Ahmed Habib
Client: Mi-nus
A' Design Award d'Or Winner in Architecture Category
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The Design
About Monolithic House Villa privée
La Monolithic House est une villa privée située à Djeddah. Le bâtiment se compose de trois volumes principaux décalés les uns par rapport aux autres afin de créer des cours extérieures, suivant en cela l'organisation des maisons arabes traditionnelles. L'enveloppe est constituée d'écrans semi-transparents reprenant un motif saoudien ancien inspiré du moucharabieh. Un système d'ouverture motorisé régule la lumière naturelle, procure ombrage et intimité sur la façade sud et permet une ventilation naturelle. La structure est en béton, revêtue de pierre de travertin adouci, d'acier noir, de stuc et de bois de noyer. Des entrées distinctes desservent la famille, les invités et les services.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award d'Or
Monolithic House Villa privée est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Or, une reconnaissance immensément prestigieuse décernée à des designs de premier ordre, merveilleux et remarquables. Les lauréats Or sont des créations extrêmement innovantes, visionnaires et d'un éclat glamour éblouissant, qui reflètent le génie, la sagesse et la maîtrise de leurs concepteurs. Monolithic House Villa privée est censé être une invention très louée, avant-gardiste et monumentale, qui apporte une valeur sans précédent. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Or est un projet spectaculaire et respecté qui sert grandement l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Monolithic House Villa privée crée de vifs sentiments de désir, éveille la passion, encourage la créativité et nous fascine.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Conceptual idea was to explore the architecture relation between indoor and outdoor spaces, through a composition of three main masses that were shifted to create external courts inspired from Arabic traditional houses. The house envelope was designed using semi-transparent screens, with old Saudi pattern that was inspired by (Mashrabiya), that have been used to give a dynamic visual interaction, guaranteeing privacy and shading on the south facade, and regulating the entry of sunlight by motorized openable system, while always allowing natural ventilation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- -Building Plot Area: 1000 sqm - Landscape plot area: 800 sqm -Built Up Area: 1540 sqm -Floors: Basement, Ground, First & Roof -Height Regulation from Street Level: 12 m -Set Backs Regulations: 4 m from street side & 2 m from neighbors
- Tags
- Architecture, Villa, House, Design, Residential, Modern, Landscape, Jeddah, Saudi
- Production Technology
- -Main Structure: Concrete -Main Architectural Finishes: Honed Travertine Stone, Black Steel, Off White Stucco, Matt Walnut Wood, Double Glazed Glass, Perforated Openable Screen
- Design Challenge
- -To create a quality living experience and redefine the image of a residential building in Jeddah while maintaining the climate requirements and privacy needs dictated by the Arab culture, were the main design challenges. -The client requested several separate entrances for gender segregation. -Based on the data collection the Architectural design direction is a mixture of Resort/Luxury design with traditional accents using natural materials. -Height limitation, Setbacks & maximum Built up area was dictated by Saudi 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 - Inspiration
- Inspired by old Arabic houses, the project masses were arranged in a way to enclose the external courts, creating visual interaction between in and out.The house envelope was designed using semi-transparent screens, with old Saudi pattern that was inspired by (Mashrabiya), have been used to give a dynamic visual interaction, guaranteeing privacy and shading on the south
facade, and regulating the entry of sunlight by motorized openable system, while always allowing natural ventilation. - Project Duration
- Duration: The project design Process started in September 2020 and finished in January 2021 Location: Jeddah
- Operation Flow
- Entrances: - Main: For Family members & guests - Diwaneya: For Formal Events (Male Guests) - Side entrances : Direct Access to Basement Back Garden - Services: Direct Access for Male Staff & main Kitchen Floors Functions: - Ground: Reception & Dinning Spaces for Guests - Basement: Daily Living Spaces including Pool, GYM, Services & Green areas - First:Bed rooms and living space - Roof: Outdoor roof garden and service rooms
- Team Members
- Design Director: Ahmed Habib
Assistant Design Architect: Sveva Salimbene
Assistant Design Architect: Ehab Hassan
Assistant Technical Architect: Mahmoud Sherif
3D Visualization: Omar Barghout
Construction Management: Dosan Jeddah
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