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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. Areia in Al Khiran, Kuwait by AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIPMay 3rd, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP The project is located in Sabah Alahmed Alsabah Maritime City in the southern part of Kuwait. Developed to expand the length of available shoreline, the development brings the sea into the desert to create a series of canals that are anchored by several docks and marinas and activated by many other recreational activities. The five plots of the five residences sit on one of the inner canals overlooking the sea. From an early stage, the idea was to develop a sense of unity, using the same architectural language of simple plane geometry, as well as the same basic concept and programmatic organization, resulting in a contemporary image of continuity and proportion, where slight harmonious variations guarantee complexity and diversity to this set of houses.  Image Courtesy © João Morgado
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 Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado The program involves an interpretation of the Kuwaiti way of life and its needs, relating the main daily living areas with the beach, exterior patios, gardens and pool areas. Positioned in the ground floor and with a privileged view over the canal, they share the ability to combine their use by its dwellers, in order to maximize the overall flexibility, as well as associate the interior space with the exterior areas in a comfortable way, literally extending to the plot limits. On the opposite edge of the plot, next to the entrance, stands a formal social gathering space for guests, the diwanyia. Upper floors are bounded by enveloping walls, partially perforated, that effectively guarantee the privacy requested by the program. It withstands certain programmatic variations without compromising the unity as an ensemble. More contained in it self, is reserved for the family bedrooms, with a wider, albeit protected, view over the city.  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado Rooftops with its 360º panoramic view over Khiran make desirable leisure spaces, combining lounge and seating areas for socializing, making it an ideal venue for experiencing the sunset time when the absence of shade is tolerable. Staff quarters, stand in different floors, connecting directly their circle of activities.  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado The five villas, multiply the same organization concept in its basic. Despite the fact that the schematics are very similar, the volumetric composition present gentle variations that make each house unique its own way. When seen from the road, they look like a simple repetition of the same house, a more heterogeneous facade is experienced from the canal.  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado The simple and neutral approach, tries to restore use, functions and habitability on a basic, shade and courtyards design options in a natural contradiction with what at this point is the development of this city, where the architectural anarchy of the different residential designs, the lack of criteria in color, dimensions, form, textures and construction options create a complex, heterogeneous image of a place that is yet to be defined.  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © João Morgado  Image Courtesy © AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP  Image Courtesy © AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP  Image Courtesy © AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP  Image Courtesy © AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP  Image Courtesy © AAP – ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP
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