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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Muttawar Lifestyle Community in Muscat, Oman by Klingmann Architects & Brand ConsultantsSeptember 19th, 2012 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Klingmann Architects & Brand Consultants In order to balance a respect for history and tradition with the need to create a modern neighborhood, the design takes cues from the regional architecture and builds on the best practices in contemporary architecture. The aspiration for the project is to build a sustainable development that is of high quality while being cost-efficient. The community is organized according to the principles of the Arabic courtyard house, a response that is sensitive to the culture and climate of the place.  Image Courtesy Klingmann Architects & Brand Consultants
 Image Courtesy Klingmann Architects & Brand Consultants Expanded to a whole self-sustaining community, this vision creates a new type of residential development that has the neighborly feel of a house that has expanded to nurture a new community while balancing the vibrancy of a city in microcosm. Sustainability is at the core of the architectural expression, encompassing environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability by preserving traditional crafts and promoting new techniques and technologies.  Image Courtesy Klingmann Architects & Brand Consultants The design of the residential development is small scale, compact and organic, and will comprise locally sourced materials including limestone, marble, and aluminum. It is inherently sustainable through passive means, such as natural ventilation, the use of traditional arcaded spaces and loggias, mashrabiya screens and water features to maximize passive cooling.  Image Courtesy Klingmann Architects & Brand Consultants  Image Courtesy Klingmann Architects & Brand Consultants
Categories: 3dS Max, Adobe CS, Autocad, Mixed use, Residential |
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