Press Release
Villa Estelle Private Residence by Drew Gilbert Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Drew Gilbert honored for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Villa Estelle Private Residence by Drew Gilbert, designed for Dgd. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Villa Estelle Private Residence
Villa Estelle, located in Dubai, is a masterfully designed ode to nature and luxury. Curating a signature mood throughout the spaces and delivering delicate meanings hidden in its various details. This luxury villa is a reflection of the owner's taste, personality, and lifestyle. Incorporating sustainable design principles such as solar panels, green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, and smart home technology, reducing environmental impact and energy costs. Capturing effortless elegance beauty with bespoke furnishings and layouts that crafts the perfect symbiotic harmonious spaces.
About Drew Gilbert
Drew Gilbert is an American multi-award winning Architect, Urbanist and Futurist. Graduated with his Master’s degree in Architecture from the United States. He embodies a comprehensive and naturalistic design process, benefiting the individual and supporting the evolution of the communities with significant contributions to humanity responding to the climatic, ecological and social emergencies of our time. Gilbert was selected Top 30 Architects Powerlist 4 times in a row, and was awarded multiple international awards. In 2023 he was awarded the A’design Award for Best Architecture project and the Luxury life style award for best Luxurious residence, as well the Architizer award.
Award Record
This recognition makes Drew Gilbert a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/150937
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/150937
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!150937
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/273304
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Villa Estelle Private Residence
- Function
- Private Residence
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Silver, Light Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Dgd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Drew Gilbert
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #150937
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The luxury villa design is a reflection of the owner's taste, personality, and lifestyle. It incorporates sustainable design principles such as solar panels, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting systems, reducing environmental impact and energy costs. Smart home technology enables remote control of lighting, temperature, and security. High-quality materials such as marble, hardwood, and natural stone ensure durability, and customization options include bespoke furnishings and layouts.
- Inspiration
- The bespoke villa reflects the owner's taste, personality, and lifestyle in addition to incorporating sustainable design principles, smart home technology, high-quality materials, customization options, and a stunning location. With extensive research for environmentally friendly materials and systems, automation, and bespoke furnishings to create a truly exceptional living experience. Inspired from a desire to an effortlessly luxurious journey and beauty in its details.
- Research
- The research aimed to create a luxurious villa that reflects the owner's lifestyle, taste, and personality, with sustainable design principles, smart home technology, high-quality materials, and customization options. Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including literature reviews, surveys, interviews, and observations. Employing various research tools such as online survey platforms, interview guides, and observation checklists .
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge in this design project was striking a balance between the client's preferences and the necessity for sustainability and innovation. Developing a design that reflected the client's taste and lifestyle while integrating sustainable materials and systems. There were also external challenges like the scarcity of certain materials, regulations for constructing in ecologically sensitive areas, and the need to adhere to the client's budget.
- Realization and Technology
- The design was created using a combination of advanced computational design techniques and traditional design principles. Utilizing parametric modeling to generate and optimize the geometry of the structure, resulting in a highly efficient and structurally sound design. An extensive research was conducted on sustainable materials and systems, incorporating features such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.
- Operation and Interaction
- The villa utilizes innovative technology that allows for more efficient and effective performance. Capturing effortless elegance and beauty.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in 2022, and finished in 2023, and is located in Al Khawaneej, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Specifications
- 40,000 square feet BUA, Basement, Ground, First, Roof
- Keywords
- Luxury Villa, Sustainable Design, Smart Home Technology, High-Quality Materials, Customization, Bespoke Furnishings, Exclusive Location, Energy Efficient, Innovative, Exceptional Living Experience.
