FAMILY REQUIREMENTS: Spaces for both intimate family living and large-scale high-end social gatherings. Accommodation for guests alongside family areas.
DESIGN AESTHETIC: Preference for a minimal design language with a focus on understated elegance.
KEY CHALLENGES: Addressing the noisy highway location to ensure a peaceful living environment.
LIFESTYLE NEEDS: Harmonious blend of family togetherness and individual comfort. Emphasis on health, fitness, and wellness to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Design Evolution
Minimalist design with flowing spaces, blending luxury, family living and wellness across all levels.
To align with the client’s preference for minimalism, the design focuses on an exposed aesthetic, utilizing a restrained palette of materials. The residence exudes luxury through large, flowing volumes and a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, achieved via elliptical openings in the façade and roof.
BASEMENT: A dedicated party zone with separate access, double-height spaces, and a sunken courtyard (O.T.S). Features like a water body and integrated green spaces enhance the calm and natural ambiance.
GROUND FLOOR: A family-centric space, including bedrooms for the parents and common living areas.
FIRST FLOOR: A private sanctuary featuring a master bedroom, as well as dedicated bedrooms for the son and daughter.
SECOND FLOOR: Guest accommodations and wellness-focused facilities, such as a spa, sauna, salon, and gym, with a central O.T.S elliptical cut-out.
TERRACE FLOOR: Designed as an outdoor party space with semi-covered zones for versatile usage.
Reasons for design selection
The design was chosen for its seamless blend of modern aesthetics, functionality, and experiential living. The sculptural staircase serves as an architectural focal point, embodying the elegance of minimalism while creating dynamic spatial flow across levels. Thoughtful use of natural light enhances the tactile beauty of exposed concrete and textured finishes, elevating the ambiance
throughout the home. The integration of large glazing ensures visual connectivity with nature, fostering a serene and open environment. This design effortlessly balances luxury and livability, reflecting the family’s lifestyle and cultural values while prioritizing sustainability and wellness.
SUSTANIBLITY
The design integrates natural light, green spaces, and energy-efficient systems to create a luxurious yet eco- sensitive living environment.
This residence embraces sustainability by prioritizing natural light, ventilation, and eco-sensitive design elements. The elliptical openings in the façade and roof ensure optimal daylight penetration, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Even the basement benefits from natural light through thoughtfully designed O.T.S. (open-to-sky) sunken courtyards.
Green spaces and a water body integrated within the design promote a serene environment while supporting biodiversity. Recycled materials and energy-efficient systems, including VRV HVAC, further reduce the residence’s environmental footprint, ensuring a harmonious blend of luxury and sustainability. This home is not just a space to live in, but a step toward a greener, more responsible future.
Larger openings and glazing are placed on the north and east sides to maximize daylight while minimizing heat gain. Solid walls on the south and west protect the interiors, keeping spaces naturally shaded and comfortable.
EXPOSED CONCRETE WALLS: A key sustainability feature that enhances energy efficiency by improving thermal mass and maintaining indoor temperature, while aligning with the minimalist design ethos.
ELLIPTICAL OPENINGS AND O.T.S. COURTS: These design elements maximize natural light, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day, and facilitate cross-ventilation, minimizing the need for mechanical cooling systems.
DOUBLE-HEIGHT SPACES: Strategically designed large, open spaces promote natural airflow and efficient heat dissipation, contributing to reduced cooling demands.
ORIENTATION OF OPENINGS: North-facing openings are carefully planned to limit direct sun exposure, reducing cooling requirements while ensuring ample daylight permeates the interior spaces.
GREEN ROOFS AND VERTICAL GREEN SPACES: These features provide natural insulation, reduce the urban heat island effect, and improve air quality around the building, promoting sustainability and comfort.
WATER BODIES: Strategically placed water features use evaporation to naturally cool the surrounding air, creating a more comfortable microclimate.
SOLAR PANELS: Rooftop solar panels generate renewable energy, offsetting a significant portion of the building’s energy needs and reducing its carbon footprint.
RAINWATER HARVESTING: An integrated rainwater collection system minimizes water wastage, reduces dependence on external water supply, and lowers energy consumption for water heating and usage.
Safety and Security
Ensuring occupant safety was a top priority in the design and execution of this luxury residence.The safety features are meticulously planned, integrating advanced systems and architectural strategies that go beyond standard building requirements to provide a secure and worry-free environment for the residents.
Key Features Enhancing Occupant Safety:
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS:
A state-of-the-art CCTV network monitors the premises 24/7, ensuring complete security coverage for entry points, open areas, and internal spaces. The surveillance system is designed to be nonintrusive yet effective, maintaining both privacy and safety.
ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS:
Advanced biometric access controls are installed at all major entrances to restrict unauthorized access. This ensures that only family members and authorized visitors can enter secure zones.
PERIMETER SECURITY:
High boundary walls with motion sensors and automated gates provide a strong perimeter defense, safeguarding the property from external threats.
SMART ALARM SYSTEMS:
Integrated burglar alarm systems with motion detection provide real-time alerts on any unusual activity, linked directly to mobile devices and security monitoring teams.
STRUCTURAL SAFETY:
Earthquake-resistant construction techniques ensure structural integrity during seismic activity, aligning with advanced safety codes and standards. Reinforced foundations and load-bearing systems safeguard the home in emergencies.
SAFE HAVENS:
Specific rooms within the home, such as the basement and family lounge, have been reinforced to serve as safe
Advanced Technologies for Safety
The residence integrates smart technologies that automate safety protocols, ensuring timely alerts and responses.
HOME AUTOMATION SAFETY INTEGRATION:
The safety systems are linked to a central control panel and smart home application. Residents can monitor security, fire alarms, and environmental sensors in real time, even remotely.
GAS LEAK AND CO2 MONITORING:
Gas leak detectors and carbon monoxide (CO2) sensors are installed in high-risk areas like the kitchen and utility rooms, providing immediate alerts to prevent hazardous situations.
BACKUP POWER SYSTEMS:
A reliable backup power supply ensures that critical safety features, including fire alarms, surveillance, and access systems, remain operational during power outages.
Thermal Cameras and Sensors:
Thermal imaging cameras monitor unusual temperature fluctuations, acting as an early detection system for potential fire risks.
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION:
The integration of natural light and ventilation helps reduce reliance on artificial systems, minimizing electrical hazards and maintaining a healthier environment.
WIDE CIRCULATION SPACES:
Generously designed staircases, corridors, and doorways allow for unobstructed movement, essential during emergencies.
NON-TOXIC FINISHES:
Low-VOC and non-toxic finishes are used throughout the home, ensuring occupant health and minimizing risks of harmful emissions in case of fire.
SAFETY FOR MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY:
Special considerations, such as anti-slip flooring, handrails, and well-lit pathways, ensure safety for all age groups—from children to elderly members.
