Client: Ms. Huda Al Nasser
Location: N/A
Services Provided: Design, Landscaping & Interior Design
Plot Size: N/A
Total Built-up Area: 3,500 m²
Construction Cost: US $6,000,000
Year: 2005
Challenge:
The Huda Al Nasser Residence was envisioned as a refined interpretation of Moroccan architectural heritage, requiring a delicate balance between cultural authenticity and contemporary functionality. The challenge was to preserve the essence of traditional Moroccan spatial organization—such as the Haramlik (private quarters) and Salamlik (guest reception areas)—while ensuring seamless integration with modern-day residential needs. Additionally, the project aimed to maintain a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces, creating a dynamic yet intimate living environment.
Approach:
Designed by Dar Al Omran - Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran), the residence was structured around two primary architectural masses, representing the Haramlik and Salamlik, with a transparent architectural rapture between them, symbolizing the intersection of privacy and hospitality. The architectural and interior aesthetics drew heavily from Moroccan design principles, incorporating intricate detailing, rhythmic arches, and geometric ornamentation, all reinterpreted in a contemporary, refined manner. The landscape design was carefully curated to extend the experience of Moroccan living, incorporating courtyards, water features, and lush greenery, ensuring a continuous interplay between nature and built space.
Impact:
The Huda Al Nasser Residence stands as a sophisticated fusion of Moroccan heritage and modern luxury, creating a timeless home that embraces cultural traditions while catering to contemporary lifestyles. By redefining spatial relationships, integrating landscape elements, and maintaining an architectural language deeply rooted in tradition, the project serves as a benchmark for culturally inspired high-end residential design. Through its harmonious blend of past and present, the residence ensures an immersive living experience where authenticity and innovation coexist seamlessly.
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