Royal Palace

Client: Confidential

Location: Amman, Jordan

Services Provided: Concept Design

Total Built-up Area: 7,200 m²

Construction Cost: US $10,000,000

Starting Date: 2009

Completion Date: 2018

Challenge:

This exclusive private residence, inspired by the grandeur of castle architecture, required a design that harmonized with Amman’s steep natural terrain while ensuring a seamless blend of heritage, security, and modern luxury. The challenge was to respect the site’s original topography, integrating the built form in a way that minimized landscape intrusion while enhancing the architectural identity. Additionally, the project needed to reflect the elegance of Damascene architecture, requiring a high level of craftsmanship, material selection, and intricate detailing, while also incorporating advanced home automation and security systems suited to the client's high-profile status.

Approach:

Designed by Dar Al Omran - Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran), the residence was carefully composed to follow the natural slope of the site, resulting in a cascading sequence of terraces that mimic the organic flow of water on a hillside. This approach ensured minimal intervention to the landscape, reinforcing a natural and unobtrusive integration with the surroundings. The architectural language was inspired by traditional Damascene aesthetics, featuring locally sourced stone cladding, deep reveals, pronounced recesses, and structural buttresses reminiscent of historical castles.

The landscape design remained true to the site’s natural character, introducing subtle enhancements that preserved the rugged terrain while complementing the architectural composition. Internally, a fusion of craftsmanship and advanced engineering solutions allowed for the seamless integration of home automation, security features, and contemporary amenities, ensuring that modern comfort and exclusivity remained at the forefront of the design.

Impact:

This residence redefines the balance between tradition, landscape, and innovation, demonstrating how contemporary luxury can be deeply rooted in heritage. By embracing the site's natural terrain, the design achieves a commanding presence while remaining contextually sensitive, offering a timeless architectural expression that is both grand and intimately connected to its environment. Through its meticulous detailing, integration of advanced technology, and commitment to cultural authenticity, the project stands as a refined benchmark for exclusive, high-security residences in Jordan, ensuring that legacy and modernity coexist harmoniously in one extraordinary living space.

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