A simple timber-clad gate within a portico signals the entrance to this elegant residence in Jumeirah, Dubai, which from the street is understated and discreet. The perimeter fence is designed to integrate with the overall architectural composition: the slots in the fencing are reflected in the elegant lines of the architecture, punctuated with slot windows through which dappled light penetrates.
Already, it’s clear that the elements play an integral role in the design process. This is in keeping with the clients’ brief for a secluded, tranquil villa, and this has been achieved through a combination of architectural details, central to which is an entrance hall overlooking a private courtyard.
This courtyard is the key architectural organisational element, providing visual relief and spatial hierarchy. An ornamental tree provides shade while a water feature’s trickling sound permeates the space. The courtyard also serves as a break-out area from the formal dining room and other areas, with the dramatic floor and tiling adding a further ornamental element.
On the ground floor, the U-shaped plan provides separation of the guest wing and the home office from the family wing. The airy double-height entrance hall features a suspended timber-clad staircase with glass balustrades leading to the four bedrooms, including the master bedroom and the family area upstairs.
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