Fact File
Name of Project: The Burj Residence
Location: Dubai, UAE
Area: 1600 m2
Lead Designer: Rania M Hamed
Project Manager: Bryan Miranda
Photographer: Koen Van Damme
Photographer: Nik and Tam
Source: V2COM
VSHD Design has envisioned an L-shaped house that has a certain level of grandeur, and a great deal of privacy for the family to enjoy the pool and the lush garden. A timber overhang was used to complete the geometry of the “L” and to give privacy to the internal corridor from the street side.
One of the challenges was to create a mood of grandeur minus the usual glitter, which the architect achieved through mastering proportions and use of natural materials. Accordingly, scale was key in this project where all the openings were fitted with doors and windows that reach the ceiling level, giving all these objects a powerful presence and allowing for ample natural light.
The internal L outline is transparent with large spans of sliding glass doors. The large glass panels have a slim linear profile creating a seamless boundary between the outdoors and the indoors. This opens up the house to a view of the pool and garden and creates a visual link between all the living spaces.
