Rawda Radiance
Rawda Radiance is a private villa in Al Rawda, Kuwait. The travertine-clad villa occupies a 750 sq m plot and balances privacy with filtered street views.
The villa's facade features a composition of white plaster, stone cladding, and strategically placed louvres, providing shading and respite from Kuwait's harsh desert sun while adding elegance to the building's exterior.
The villa is elevated on a travertine plinth, an architectural choice that extends its presence into the landscape. This plinth seamlessly continues beyond the confines of the interior spaces to include an elegantly integrated swimming pool. Strategically placed, the pool is visible from all public areas within the house, ensuring that the calming water vistas are a constant backdrop to daily life. Additionally, the pool contributes to the home's microclimate through evaporative cooling, which lowers the surrounding temperature. The gentle sound of water moving in the pool further enriches the ambience, cultivating a Zen-like atmosphere throughout the property.
The villa's travertine plinth extends outward, carving interstitial spaces that offer varying degrees of privacy depending on their location. Public spaces, such as the living and dining areas, open directly onto the pool, while private spaces benefit from their own secluded open nooks, ensuring intimacy and seclusion. These strategically placed interstitial spaces balance communal openness and personal retreat, contributing to a holistic design that maximizes functionality and spatial efficiency.
Within the villa, the interior spaces are defined by a subtle material palette that complements the minimalist ethos of its exterior. White plaster walls and travertine floors dominate the scene, creating a serene and luminous canvas, with abundant natural light enhancing the spatial experience. This sense of openness is further accentuated by wood accents, which introduce warmth and texture into the minimalist scheme. Subtle lighting elements are strategically placed to highlight architectural details and create a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that the villa's interiors exude a sense of comfort and understated elegance.
Carefully designed balconies on the first floor increase natural light, ventilation, and exterior views, while compact planning optimizes open spaces, creating a sense of airiness and freedom. Private areas are intentionally designed with quiet outdoor spaces, providing residents with intimate areas to unwind in privacy, enriching the villa's overall quality.
건축가 Studio Toggle
위치 Kuwait, Al Rawda
대지면적 750m²
건축면적 420m²
연면적 1,000m²
프로젝트기간 2020 - 2024
준공 2024
대표건축가 Hend Almatrouk, Gijo Paul George
디자인팀 Hend Almatrouk, Gijo Paul George, Mani Kuruvila, Somshekar Rai
건축주 Private Client
사진작가 Gijo Paul George
해당 프로젝트는 건축문화 2024년 11월호(Vol. 522)에 게재되었습니다.
The project was published in the November, 2024 recent projects of the magazine(Vol. 522).
November 2024 : vol. 522
Contents : COMPETITION : RECENT PROJECTAON BLDG / LKSA에이온빌딩 / (주)엘케이에이 건축사사무소 N22014 PJ / BSN ARCHI. 논현동 리모델링 프로젝트 / 비에스엔 건축사사무소 GGDD / CIID(Contemporary Idea for Int
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