Fàdákà Ìkọ́lé · 2025
Zen House Ilé Àdáni Ìkọ̀kọ̀
by Drew Gilbert
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award 2025 in Ìkọ́lé
- CLIENT: Drew Gilbert Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 19,170
- Verification code 4467305E6B · Verify this award
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About Zen House Ilé Àdáni Ìkọ̀kọ̀
Zen House jẹ́ àpẹẹrẹ tó péye ti àpẹẹrẹ tó wúwo kékeré, níbi tí ìmọ́lẹ̀, omi, àti àyè ń dá àyíká gbígbé tó ní ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ àti ìṣọ̀kan. Adágún omi kan di ìpìlẹ̀ fún ètò ilé náà, tí a fi igi olifi kan tó ń mú ojú àkíyèsí àdánidá wá kún un. Ìyàn àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìrònú àti àwọn ìlà ayaworan ilé tó mọ́ ń ṣe àtìlẹ́yìn fún ìrílárá ìkọ́jú àti ìdákẹ́jẹ́. Gbogbo àlàyé ń ṣe àfikún sí ìrílárá ìdákẹ́rọ́rọ́ tó ní ìdí, níbi tí kò sí ohun tó pọ̀jù àti níbi tí gbogbo nǹkan bá ipò rẹ̀ mu. Ní ọ̀nà yìí, Zen House di ibi ìsádi àlááfíà, tó farahan àwọn olùgbé rẹ̀ àti àyíká àdánidá rẹ̀.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Zen House Ilé Àdáni Ìkọ̀kọ̀ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Zen House Ilé Àdáni Ìkọ̀kọ̀ yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Zen House Ilé Àdáni Ìkọ̀kọ̀ jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This bespoke villa is uniquely immersed in water, creating a serene and luxurious atmosphere. Upon entering, the pool immediately comes into view, centered around a beautiful olive tree, setting the tone for a seamless indoor outdoor connection. As one moves further into the home, the living space appears to float within the pool, reinforcing the sense of tranquility and exclusivity.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 10,000 square feet BUA, ground, first floor, and rooftop
- Tags
- Villa, Sustainable Design, Smart Home Technology, Minimalism, High Quality Materials, Bespoke, Energy Efficiency, Exceptional Living Experience, Innovation
- Production Technology
- The project was developed using state of the art design tools, including lighting analysis software to optimize natural illumination and ambiance. Extensive research on sustainable materials and systems informed key design decisions, incorporating features such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems to minimize environmental impact.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge in this project was balancing the client’s vision with sustainability and innovation. The design had to reflect the client’s taste and lifestyle while integrating high performance, eco conscious materials and systems. Additional challenges included navigating material availability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing the home’s performance within Dubai’s climate conditions all while maintaining the architectural purity of the design.
- Research
- The research behind this project delved into the nuances of minimalist architectural design, focusing on materiality, form generation, and spatial composition to authentically capture the essence of minimalism. This involved a comprehensive study of volumetric play, emphasizing how spaces interact with light, water, and the surrounding environment. The study also explored climate responsive design strategies, leveraging natural cooling techniques and passive energy solutions to enhance comfort while reducing the building’s ecological footprint.
- Inspiration
- This signature villa is designed around curated moments of paradise from the way natural light penetrates the interior to the carefully selected materials and the pool that serves as the heart of the home. The design embraces minimalism, offering clean, elegant lines while maximizing enjoyment. Creative freedom defines every aspect, ensuring that the home is both a tranquil retreat and a bold architectural statement.
- Project Duration
- The project started in 2024 and was completed in 2025, located in Nadd Al Shiba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Operation Flow
- The villa integrates advanced smart home systems, solar panels, and thick walls for thermal mass, ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability. The spatial flow is natural and intuitive, reinforcing the effortless elegance and beauty of the home.
