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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. Wall House in Khaldiya, Kuwait by AGi architectsMarch 30th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: AGi architects As in the famous Lewis Carrol tale, Wall House is not what it seems. Is it a fortress that closes itself to the world? Or is it an isolated place that avoids all communication with the exterior? Not at all! Wall House by AGi architects communicates with its formalized solid skin, an existing concern in the city. It is the expression of those thoughts: “the all judging peeping tom”, “windows that looks towards the place where nobody wants to be watched”, “opened facades show only false and preconceived realities”.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido
 Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido Wall House is the physical expression of a family’s life; a large shell protecting everyone that inhabits it. This shell embraces four patios which are developed three dimensionally. It allows the inhabitants to enjoy infinite freedoms internally, the patios, as air bites; penetrate to the terraces and the most intimate rooms.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido A large lattice develops into the volume and creates a welcoming area, in the public ground level. This skin encloses the guest living room which is surrounded by gardens and terraces. Away from any uncomfortable view, at this same level, the family shares their own private luminous oasis.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido The three daughters can develop their private life around three patios into the highest level of the house. A shared living room is extended to the terrace where in the mild weather nights, friends and family can relax, chat, eat and socialize. The open air terrace is connected with the mother’s private garden on the lower level without any visual connections.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido Cantilevered terraces and gardens are protected by shade, just as in an oasis in the desert. Vegetation and greenery are able to grow and climb freely on all the different levels.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido The house creates free zones where exploration may occur, allowing its inhabitants to know their selves better, ultimately protecting themselves to become free.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © AGi architects AGi architects The international design firm AGi architects was founded in 2006 by two young architects educated at Harvard University, Joaquín Pérez-Goicoechea and Nasser B. Abulhasan. With a noticeable international character and a multidisciplinary focus, AGi architects offers a professional service emphasizing quality, creativity and exclusive design. AGi has a vision to create environments that create a lasting value for clients through distinctive and imaginative solutions. At present, the studio has offices in Kuwait and Madrid, with a team comprised of more than 50 professionals. The studio’s architecture is based on four founding pillars: innovation, an inherent life component, ecological and social interventions and research. AGi architects provide comprehensive services in architecture, urban planning and design, interior design, research, consultancy and complementary services. Among the latest acknowledgements for AGi architects are a nomination for the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture-Mies van der Rohe Award 2015, “Highly Commended” at WAF 2015, four WAF Awards (2014, 2013, 2011 and 2010 editions), ten Middle East Architect Awards (2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012), two mentions at MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Awards 2012, and various awards granted in the last editions of Cityscape Awards and International Property Awards, amongst other prizes.
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