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Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli by Ahmed Habib

Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl in Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


CozticteocuitlatlCalchihualiztli· 2021

Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Mi-nus

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihualiztli Category

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The Design

About Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli

Monolithic House ce icel tepancalli chantli ompa Jeddah. Inin calli mochihchiuhtoc ica yeyi huehueyi tlatlamantli tlen omoixpatlaqueh ipampa quinchihuazqueh quiahuameh tlen quiahuac, quen mochihchiuhtoqueh in huehcauh arabiatlacah incalhuan. In caltlaquentiliztli quitequihuia tlatlapohuiloni tlen achi motta itech, ica ce huehcauh Saudi tlamachiyotl tlen oquiixcopin in Mashrabiya. Ce tepoztlatequitiloni tlen huel motlapohua quiyecana in tonalmeyotl, quitemaca tlacehuilotl ihuan ichtacayotl ipan in caltempan tlen tlatzintlan itztoc, ihuan quicahua ma calaqui in ehecatl. In caltlatzquiliztli tetl-cemento, tlayecchihchiuhtli ica travertino tetl tlapetzolli, tliltic tepoztli, estuco ihuan cuauhtlapalli cuahuitl. Cecni calaquiloyameh quintequipanoah in cenyeliztli, in coameh ihuan in tlatequipanoliztli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl

Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl, huel mahuiztic tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in achtopa, huel cualli ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Cozticteocuitlatl ca cenca yancuic, tlachiyani ihuan tlanextic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli ihuan toltecayotl. Ca quinequi in Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli quitlalizque yancuic tlamantli ihuan quimacazque tlazohtli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Cozticteocuitlatl ca mahuiztic tlamantli in quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Monolithic House Icel Tepancalli Chantli quiyolchicahua ihuan quipaquiltia in tlacah.

Behind the Design

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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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