Client: Confidential
Location: Al Ula, KSA
Services Provided: Architecture & Interior Design, Engineering Consultancy
Construction Cost: Not Available
Built-up Area: 700 sqm
Challenge:
The private villa in Al Ula was envisioned as a seamless integration between architecture and nature, set against one of Saudi Arabia’s most breathtaking landscapes. The challenge lay in harmonizing contemporary luxury with the rugged natural terrain, ensuring that the villa would not disrupt but rather enhance its surroundings. Additionally, the project required cutting-edge engineering solutions and smart-home technology while addressing post-pandemic spatial dynamics to redefine modern residential living in a sustainable, responsive manner.
Approach:
Inspired by the raw beauty of Al Ula, the design by Dar Al Omran - Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran) focused on blending the built environment with nature, using earth-toned materials, organic forms, and sustainable construction techniques. The villa’s architecture embraces open-plan living, passive cooling strategies, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, allowing residents to experience a continuous dialogue with the surrounding desert landscape. Technological advancements were fully integrated into the design, incorporating smart-home automation systems that enhance efficiency, security, and luxury. The spatial organization was thoughtfully reimagined in response to post-COVID-19 residential needs, ensuring flexibility, wellness, and privacy without compromising elegance. The landscape design further reinforces the villa’s connection to its environment, drawing inspiration from the natural rock formations and indigenous flora of Al Ula, crafting a serene yet dynamic living space.
Impact:
This private villa redefines the paradigm of luxury living in a natural setting, standing as a benchmark for sustainable and technologically advanced residential design in the region. By seamlessly integrating heritage-inspired architecture with modern innovation, the project preserves Al Ula’s cultural and environmental identity while offering a sophisticated, future-ready home. The villa is not just a place of residence; it is an architectural expression of balance, sustainability, and timeless elegance, setting a new standard for exclusive living in one of Saudi Arabia’s most treasured landscapes.
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