ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT OF A DESIGNER RESIDENCE IN DUBAI

BORN FROM THE DESERT SANDS

The dream of our client was born during a family desert safari. Watching their daughter drawing waves in the sand and their son studying the structure of the dunes through a magnifying glass, the couple wanted a home where family life and art could coexist seamlessly. A place where creativity, nature and comfort exist in perfect equilibrium.

For the owner, it was paramount that the building itself become a work of art, and our architects succeeded in making this a reality. The client told us this story at our first meeting and we wanted to get right to work on the project.

ANGLE-FREE ARCHITECTURE BY STUDIA 54

This house appears as though shaped by nature itself — its fluid, organic curves seemingly carved by the winds of the Empty Quarter, the world’s vastest sand desert, and polished by the gentle swells of the Persian Gulf. The residence’s design draws inspiration from the aesthetics of dunes, where not a single sharp angle interrupts the undulating lines — only soft contours, reminiscent of sand dunes after the morning breeze. We managed to achieve the effect of merging the house with nature. The main technological achievement of the project is a completely amorphous load-bearing structure. Walls seamlessly merge into one another, evoking the sense of a dwelling spontaneously formed by the elements themselves. The bold structure takes on futuristic silhouettes.

The bionic approach reveals itself in the details — the building becomes an organic continuation of the surrounding landscape, uniting different elements. The smooth lines of the facades repeat the rhythm of sand dunes frozen by the Dubai wind, while the curves of the roof mimic the movement of sea waves on the shores of the Gulf.

OWN ART COLLECTION

As our client is a connoisseur of art, the courtyard is decorated with an openwork lattice inspired by the Louvre Abu Dhabi, its intricate geometric lattice casting ever-evolving shadow patterns that dance with the sun's trajectory.

HEARTH AREA IN THE MIDST OF THE WATER’S SURFACE

Perched along the Persian Gulf, the residence is literally permeated with water, from the endless panoramic views to the mirrored pool in which the fireplace is embedded with a soft sofa group. In the evenings, the flames seem to emerge directly from the water, creating a warm atmosphere where our client can gather with family and friends. In the evenings, stars and illuminated facades are reflected in the water.

CURVED GLASS PANELS OF THE FIRST FLOOR

Here, every element serves the vision of symbiosis with nature. The villa’s layout channels coastal breezes and filters sunlight while maintaining a naturally cool microclimate. A standout innovation is the natural ventilation system, which follows the principle of “petrophytes”, plants that survive in rock crevices. This is made possible by curved glass panels and a climate control system that simulates the temperature variations of an oasis.

Every architectural decision embodies cutting-edge engineering and our client's vision. The pigmented concrete was meticulously hand-aged to create a multi-layered effect — as if centuries of desert winds had gently weathered these surfaces. The terracotta-colored facades, reminiscent of coral reefs, change color depending on the time of day: shifting from dawn's golden sands to sunset's molten copper tones. The complex structural shell of the roof is also cast in painted architectural concrete.