Riyadh Dream Villas
Designing with a Biomimetic Approach
Type: Collaborative work in the International Competition by YAC (Young Architects Competitions)
Contributions: Conceptual, Analysis, SubD modeling & Visualization
Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion & Adobe Photoshop
Collaborators: Arnott Ferels & Fikri Azmi
Advisor: M. Prasetiyo Effendi Yasin & Roro Diah Asih Purwaningrum
This project focuses on the design of ‘dream villas’ in desert environments, catering specifically to extravagant users. Employing an environmentally conscious approach, the design incorporates biomimicry to address site-specific challenges unique to the arid landscape. The villas feature dramatic and contextually relevant shapes that contribute to their aesthetic appeal and seamless integration into the neighborhood. By adopting an asymmetrical fluid form methodology, inspired by biomimicry, and incorporating inner courtyards in each villa, the design effectively tackles sustainability challenges associated with the desert climate. In conclusion, the project achieves a harmonious balance, prioritizing the comfort of residents both indoors and outdoors in a novel and refreshing manner.
Concept
Concept
Design Approach
Mass Transformation
1 – Initiating the process with initial zoning considerations for the villas.
2 – Programming each villa with an inner courtyard as a central/main feature.
3 – Designing roof shapes based on the contextual characteristics of the surroundings.
4 – Introducing openings strategically, considering the superimposed projection of circulation underneath or below.
Features
Exploded axonometric
Features
Site Plan
The Bridge at the heart of the Villas
The main entrance
The oasis inside the Villa A
Garden area (backyard)