The Riyadh Villa is designed for a private client who wanted to have two large adjacent villas for his family and close relatives on the edge of the Riyadh Desert. The Villa A has a total area of 2340 m² and consists of main residence, private area, secondary residence and staff apartments which create an open courtyard/a man-made Oasis in the middle. The Villa B has a total area of 2870 m² and consists of main residence, spa indoor pool, staff residence, traditional majlis and andalusian-style majlis.
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Construction Area
5,210 m²
Completion
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Service
Design & Build Turnkey
The tall wind tower encapsulates the prevailing cool winds generated by the valley and turns the air movement down. At ground level, the vapor of the rain water pool gets mixed with that air and cools down the interior via cross ventilation..
The remote and pristine surrounding encourages the use of timber and prefabrication systems. We propose a mix of volumetric and panelised prefabrication. Exterior wooden wall panels are plastered with clay whereas the main residence facades are clad with accoya wood shingles for its durability and elegance. The building roofs are curved to find a harmonious relationship with the desert surrounding.
