Maison Equine Primary Function: Ka hare ho Phaposi ea Boikhathollo ea ho Palama Lipere by Mai Wahdan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.
SileveraKa Hare· 2026
Maison Equine Primary Function: Ka hare ho Phaposi ea Boikhathollo ea ho Palama Lipere
by Mai Wahdan
Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category
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The Design
About Maison Equine Primary Function: Ka hare ho Phaposi ea Boikhathollo ea ho Palama Lipere
Book Text: Morero ona oa ho palama lipere o fetola seteishene se tloaelehileng se nang le lipere hore e be tikoloho e hloekileng e inehetseng botle le lipere tsa pontšo. E le Barka, Oman, moralo ona o kopanya phaposi ea boikhathollo e nang le pono e pharaletseng e shebileng lebala la lipere, e behang tlhokomelo le tšebelisano ea sechaba bohareng ba phihlelo. Leano le hlophisitsng la potoloho le arola ka ho hlaka libaka tsa tlhokomelo le tsa tšebetso, ho netefatsa polokeho, katleho le boiketlo ba liphoofolo. Lisebelisoa tsa tlhaho tse lekanyelitsoeng ka makhetlo, likopano tse matla tsa mebala le libaka tse amehang li theha boitsebiso bo ikhethang ba sebaka, ha lits'ebetso tsa boemo ba ho palama lipere li netefatsa ho tšoarella nako e telele.
The Recognition
About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award
Maison Equine Primary Function: Ka hare ho Phaposi ea Boikhathollo ea ho Palama Lipere ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Maison Equine Primary Function: Ka hare ho Phaposi ea Boikhathollo ea ho Palama Lipere e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Maison Equine Primary Function: Ka hare ho Phaposi ea Boikhathollo ea ho Palama Lipere ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project reinterprets the traditional horse stable as a culturally infused equestrian lounge. Located in Barka, Oman, the design blends earthy materials, layered textures, and bold color accents to reflect the client’s equestrian lifestyle and artistic spirit. Carefully planned circulation enhances functionality between lounge and stable zones, while durable finishes ensure performance. The result elevates a utilitarian structure into a refined, hospitality-oriented destination.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Total built up area: approx. 1200 sqm.
Lounge area: approx. 150 sqm; inclined ceiling height 4000 mm - 8000 mm.
Standard stall module: 3600 mm W x 3600 mm D x 3200 mm H.
Main walkways: minimum 3000 mm clear width.
Flooring: equestrian grade interlock pavers; shower zones in treated timber decking for slip resistance. - Tags
- Equestrian Interior, Cultural Design, Horse-Friendly Architecture, Oman Heritage, Luxury Stable, Beauty Horses Facility, Climate-Responsive Design, Hospitality Lounge, Functional Zoning
- Production Technology
- The project was developed using function-driven spatial planning aligned with equestrian operational standards. Zoning strategies separated public lounge areas from stable and service circulation to ensure safety and efficiency. Structural engineering accommodated the inclined ceiling spanning 4,000–8,000 mm. Materials were selected for climate durability and animal safety. Custom joinery and detailing were locally fabricated to ensure precision and contextual authenticity.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was balancing refined hospitality aesthetics with strict equestrian safety requirements. The design needed to reflect cultural richness while ensuring durability, ventilation, and stress-free movement for beauty horses. Climate conditions in Oman required heat-conscious material choices and shaded circulation. Coordinating between client vision, operational standards, and construction feasibility demanded continuous adaptation to technical constraints and on-site realities.
- Research
- Type of Research: Applied equestrian focused spatial research.
Research Objectives: To design a culturally rooted yet horse friendly environment tailored for beauty horses.
Methodology: Behavioral observation, circulation mapping, and climate responsive planning.
Data Collection and Tools: Client interviews, consultation with stable operators, CAD simulations, and material safety analysis.
Participants: Client, stable staff, and equestrian specialists.
Results: Reduced stress zones, safer movement paths, and improved ventilation.
Insights and Impacts: The research proves that combining cultural identity with animal centered design enhances welfare, operational efficiency, and long term facility value. - Inspiration
- The inspiration emerged from the cultural depth of Oman, where heritage, craftsmanship, and equestrian tradition coexist with quiet elegance. The project was conceived as a spatial narrative that honors the country’s desert tones, artisanal textures, and social hospitality rituals. Research into local materials, climate responsiveness, and stable functionality informed the technical framework. The intent was to translate cultural memory into a contemporary equestrian environment that feels both
- Project Duration
- The interior design phase commenced in May 2025 in Barka, Al-Batinah South, Oman, and was completed within four months. The project is currently under construction, with execution progressing in accordance with the finalized design documentation and technical specifications.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors enter through a central axis that immediately reveals the lounge as the social heart of the project. From this point, circulation gently curves toward the stalls, allowing visual connection without disrupting stable operations. Public and service routes are clearly separated to ensure safety for horses and guests. The layout supports smooth daily routines - feeding, grooming, and hosting - while maintaining a calm, intuitive experience that feels welcoming rather than industrial.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Mai Wahdan and Luxentti Design House, 2025.
- Team Members
- Designer: Mai Wahdan
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Architect and Interior Designer Mai Wahdan, VIP Lounge Overlooking Horse Paddock, 2025.
Image #2: Architect and Interior Designer Mai Wahdan, VIP Lounge View Toward Main Entrance, 2025.
Image #3: Architect and Interior Designer Mai Wahdan, Top View Showing VIP Lounge Layout, 2025.
Image #4: Architect and Interior Designer Mai Wahdan, Horse Walkways Circulation Perspective, 2026.
Image #5: Architect and Interior Designer Mai Wahdan, Interior Design Elements and Material Composition, 2025.
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