Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê by Sam Alawie

Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê by Sam Alawie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn in Dîzayna Mîmarî, Avahî û Strukturê Competition Category.

ZîvMîmarî· 2025

Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê

by Sam Alawie

Client: Zane Carter Architects

Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn Winner in Mîmarî Category

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The Design

About Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê

Ripple House avahiyeke niştecihbûnê ye ku li Sydney, Awistralya ye. Ev xanî li ser qadeke piçûk a 311 metre çargoşe ava bûye û çar odeyên razanê, sê serşokan, du cihên otomobîlan û qadên metbex û xwarinê yên hundirîn û derveyî dihewîne. Perdeyeke taybet rûyê pêşîn ê avahiyê pêk tîne. Nexşa dilopên avê bi lazerê li ser pelên aluminyûmê hatiye birîn û her pelek hatiye xwar kirin da ku li ser rûyê wê pêlan çêbike. Boyaxeke toza berxwedêr metal ji reşandina xwêya deryayê diparêze. Valahiyeke navendî her du qatan bi hev ve girê dide û vekirîbûn, ronahî û têkiliyê di nav xanî de piştgirî dike.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn

Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn e, nasîneke bi awayekî awarte bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên di asta herî bilind de, xweşik û bibandor re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Zîvînê karên pir birûsk û pir afirîner in, yên ku pisporiya hêja, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiya sêwiranerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê karekî mînak, pir pîşekar û bi kûrahî nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Zîvînê serketî vedîtineke berbiçav û hatiye sitayişkirin e ku ji bo fireh kirina sînorên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê tevkarî dike. Ripple House Telarîya Niştecihbûnê afirandinek e ku gelek kes çavê xwe lê dikin, daxwazan şiyar dike, hestên erênî tîne û heyirînê çêdike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A sculptural piece of art in built form, this design transforms space into an ever evolving experience. The custom screen designed by the architect, casts dynamic light art, mimicking the fluid dance of water droplets as sunlight shifts throughout the day. Shadows ripple across surfaces, creating an interplay of movement and stillness. This fusion of architecture and light elevates the home beyond function, into an immersive, living artwork that responds to time, nature, and its inhabitants.
Dimensions & Packaging: Each dwelling is situated on a compact land size of 311sqm. Each home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, both and indoor and outdoor dining and kitchen areas.
Tags: Residential House, Residential Design, Duplex Design, Home Design, Interior Design, Facade Screen, Screen, Ripple
Production Technology: This design is a symphony of light, movement, and material. The water droplet inspired pattern is delicately laser cut into aluminium, each sheet gently curved to ripple across the façade like a flowing stream. Bathed in an anodised allure, the metallic powder-coated finish catches the light, shimmering like sunlit water. Beneath its beauty lies resilience; the Electro coating, crafted with advanced super-durable polyester thermosetting powder, ensuring its tale endures sea salt spray.
Design Challenge: Designing Ripple House posed challenges in structure, materials, and execution. The open voids required precise engineering for stability, balancing openness with support. Built on sand, the home relied on screw piles for a solid foundation. The aluminum screen, laser-cut and assembled in segments, formed a flowing ripple effect while resisting sea spray corrosion. The floating marble island, curved and held by a wooden frame, demanded expert craftsmanship and structural reinforcement to achieve its sculptural lightness.
Research: The design research blended site analysis, material testing, and engineering to balance aesthetics, function, and durability. It optimized light, airflow, stability, and material longevity in a coastal setting. Using digital modeling, prototypes, and simulations, data from soil tests, climate studies, and material evaluations informed decisions. Research ensured screw pile stability, aluminum corrosion resistance, and marble island support, setting new standards for resilient coastal design.
Inspiration: Ripple House whispers the poetry of water, embodying fluidity and connection, inspired by the graceful, ever changing dance of droplets. This lyrical concept ripples through every detail, most vividly in the custom-designed front screen, a masterpiece by the architect. Its pattern, an elegant ballet of converging and diverging droplets, stands as a sculptural ode to nature, casting ephemeral shadows that shift with the sun’s journey, painting the home in light’s delicate choreography.
Project Duration: The project is located in Sydney Australia. The project commenced in and was completed in October 2024.
Operation Flow: Ripple House enhances human experiences by fostering interaction and connectedness. The design actively encourages a sense of community and engagement, creating spaces that invite people to gather, converse, and connect with one another. At the heart of the home, a central void seamlessly connects the two levels, acting as a visual connector that enhances openness and fluidity while encouraging interaction between the levels. The kitchen is designed as both a culinary and social hub. The expansive chef’s island functions as a workspace and dining area, inviting family and guests to gather around food, creating an interactive cooking experience that fosters togetherness.
Team Members: Architect and Interior Designer: Sam Alawie
Image Credits: Photographer archphoto Andreas Bommert
Videographer archphoto Andreas Bommert