Burj Residence - Where Scale Is The New Luxe

Landed
Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Minimalistic

Architect Rania Hamed

From the interior plan to the exterior form, the simplicity of Burj Residence emphasises all-the-more its sculptural nature. From the approach, scale makes up for ostentatious details. Upon entry into the narrow lobby, the space unfolds to reveal double height interiors and a stairwell lit from above.

A house which is light-filled and palatial

The client requested for a design that ensures the highest level of privacy and allows for the construction of a 1600 sqm house on a relatively small sized plot. He has also requested for a certain level of grandeur with a great deal of natural light.

Dubai-based VSHD Design founded by Interior Architect Rania Hamed accordingly envisioned an L-Shaped house that looks into the inside of the plot where the family can enjoy the pool and the lush garden area while maintaining their privacy. The entry experience starts at the boundary wall making the most out of the plot size. A timber overhang was used to complete the geometry of the “L” and to give privacy to the internal corridor from the street side.

Redefining luxury with magnificent bare space

One of the challenges was the definition of grandeur. In a region where grandeur is still widely expected to be shiny with lots of glitters, a mood of grandeur needed to be created, a magnificent space minus all the usual glitter. A space that one would normally experience in museums and grand galleries.

This kind of grandiosity could only be achieved through mastering proportions, the use of natural materials and ample light.

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.

Photography by Koen Van Damme, Nik and Tam

The Burj Residence main entrance.

The entry experience starts at the boundary wall making the most out of the plot size.

The main entrance is a linear glass box with high glass panels on walls and ceiling.

The reception area centered between dining room and study, has two large pivot doors on both sides of the room.

Family Living with a custom designed TV unit that acts as the focal point of the space.

The family living is an open space that houses the family dining and kitchen. Full height partitions and doors were designed to give the option of privacy or full view of the garden and pool.

The dining room is a double height space with a grand gallery feel. The high doors/portals in brushed Oak and bronze complements the Art Work by Syrian artist Diana Al-Hadid titled Duomo.