Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu by Salome Gulordava

Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu by Salome Gulordava is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

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Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu

by Salome Gulordava

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu

Book Text: I-Desert Dream yindawo yokuhlala kwiLisi Lake eTbilisi, eyilelwe ukuba ibe yindawo yokuphumla ukusuka kwisixeko. Le projekthi idibanisa amatye, imigangatho ye-micro cement, kunye neendonga ezicholwe nge-lime, kunye nesilingi esiphakama iimitha ezisixhenxe kwindawo ephambili. Iindonga zeglasi ezityibilikayo zidibanisa ngaphakathi nangaphandle, zizisa ukuqhubeka kunye nokukhanya kwemini. Izinto zemarble, izitya zokuhlamba ezenziwe ngokwezimo, iindonga zekhonkrithi, kunye nezityalo eziluhlaza zakha inkangeleko ecacileyo. Ifenitshala eyenziwe ngenkuni yase-Afrika yongeza ubuntu, ngoxa amandla enikezelwa ngamaphaneli elanga, edibanisa umsebenzi kunye nexabiso loyilo oluhlala luqhubeka.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Desert Dream Primary Function: Ubumbeko Bangaphakathi Bendlu iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Desert Dream is an innovative interior design that transforms urban residences into tranquil havens of renewal. Inspired by the deserts serene beauty, it blends a sophisticated palette of earthy tones and natural materials to create a calming, distinctive atmosphere. Its strength lies in offering an intentional escape from city life, symbolizing rejuvenation and a reimagined present, making everyday living a restorative experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence has a total interior area of 350 m², featuring open living spaces, private bedrooms, and a dedicated workspace. Ceiling heights range from 3.2 to 7 metres, and technical specifications adhere to ISO metric standards.
Tags: Desert inspired interior, Contemporary home design, Sustainable architecture, Interior sanctuary, Minimalist warm design, Natural stone and wood, Floor to ceiling glass, Indoor outdoor connection, Solar powered home,
Production Technology: inspired by desert landscapes and urban needs, the design process involved mood boards, sketches, and 3D modelling to explore spatial harmony, light, and textures. Natural stone, wood, and glass were chosen for their tactile and sustainable qualities, while floor to ceiling glazing and sliding systems created a seamless indoor outdoor connection.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was designing a home that counters the density and noise of the city while staying modern and functional. Internally, the challenge was to balance aesthetics with psychological needs for calm. Externally, limits in materials, production and construction required creative use of glass systems, natural finishes and solar energy. These constraints were overcome through design choices that resulted in a space both sustainable and enduring.
Research: The research for this project was conceptual and user centered, with the goal of designing a home that directly contrasts urban stress with natural calm.
Our methodology included mood boards, site analysis, and 3D modelling. We gathered data from environmental studies and lifestyle observations, with a focus on urban dwellers seeking a retreat from the fast pace of city life. The results highlighted a strong need for openness, light, and tranquility.
These insights directly informed the design, leading to the integration of desert inspired materials, greenery, and solar energy. This project demonstrates how architecture can have a profound impact by restoring well-being and inspiring a more sustainable way of living.
Inspiration: Inspiration for the project was drawn from the tranquil beauty of the desert. The design concept captures the harmonious balance between vast, simple landscapes and the vibrant life of an oasis. This is reflected in the material palette, which uses soft, neutral tones of shifting sands and contrasts them with greenery. The result is an urban retreat that transforms everyday living into a serene, rejuvenating experience.
Project Duration: Georgia / tbilisi
2023-2024
Operation Flow: Desert Dream is a sanctuary designed to blend indoors and outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls create a seamless connection between the house and nature. Spaces adapt from bright, sunny days to cosy, warm nights. This fluidity allows residents to rest, recharge, and escape the city’s energy, creating a daily rhythm of freedom and calm.