RESIDENTIAL - VILLAS
Impressing Clients and exceeding their expectations through inspiring new concepts for residences is what distinguishes DAR AL OMRAN’s experienced architects and designers.
The Firm is constantly working on creating residential villas and residences that offer individual, private and peaceful unique internal and external solutions according to the Clients’ needs and tastes while keeping the cultural aspects of the place visually apparent.
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2003-AL-MANDEEL RESIDENCE
Al-Mandeel Residence
Client: Adel Al- Mandeel
Location: Al-Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 4,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 3,785,000
Starting Date: 2003
Completion Date: 2003
Project Description:
The project consists of four parts; villa, spa, diwaniyyah, and the tent. Each constitutes a different building that is clearly visible in the massing. Whereas the main concept behind this outline was to create a vernacular courtyard that is surrounded by masses from three sides the natural escarpments integrate the existing palm oasis from the fourth side.
2003-DAR'AIEH FARM
Dar'aieh Farm
Client: Al Riyadh Development Authority
Location: Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Concept Proposal
Total Built-up Area: 5,000 m2
Construction Cost: US & 10,000,000
Starting Date: 2003
Completion Date: 2003
Project Description:
The identity of this building was derived from the combination of local traditional and Islamic architecture. A main spine passes through the main building dividing it into two major masses, separating private and public spaces, natural lights and wind penetrates through this spine. The integration with nature is one of the leading ideas in designing this farm; not only trees, greenery and water are the main natural features, but also mixing artificial boundaries made of earthy materials with natural topography (natural boundary).
The treatment of elevation and masses intends to give the image of grandeur, and this was achieved by a fort-like building with towers, massive wall, bridges …etc.
2005-AQEEL RESIDENCE
Aqeel Residence
Client: Mr. Mohammad Aqeel
Location: Tripoli - Libya
Services Provided: Full Design , Landscape
Total Built-Up Area: 5,200 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 12,000,000
Starting Date: 2005 Design
Completion Date: 2005 Design
Project Description:
Located on the primary road near the Airport, Villa Aqeel is built on a land of an area of 45,000m². The architectural image of this prestigious villa was to reflect the authentic style of this Islamic region using modern approaches and materials, forming an image of an urban fabric that consists of several masses linked together with arcades like houses in a traditional city.
On the other hand the landscape design reformed the site into several natural themes that combined forests with dunes and green valleys. Through this natural combination of themes another layout of geometric landscape surrounded the villa and formed a will studied connection between nature and man built items. This thoroughly designed geometric landscape formed several plazas and water features that reflected the spirits of the Islamic gardens in the Andalusian era.
2004-SAQR VILLA
Client:: Mr. Saqr
Location::Bhamdoun - Lebanonn
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 950m²2
Construction Cost: US $ 1,200,000
Starting Date:: 2004
Completion Date:: 200
Project Description:
Inspired by the Mediterranean style the three floor villa designed on a steep land. The different spaces are arranged around two main courts, one is closed and the private spaces are overlooking. All semi private spaces are organized around the opened court
The richness of this villa is a result of the combination of regular geometry and the architectural elements of roof tops such as arches, pergolas and pitched roof. The integration of natural elements such as water features and trees aims to enrich the design
2004-EMAAR VILLA
Emaar Villa 1
Client: Emaar
Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Services Provided: Design Competition
Starting Date: 2004
Completion Date: 2004
Project Description:
This competition aims to design a duplex villa proposing alternatives for the elevations. The villa was developed according to different architectural styles, Including Islamic, Gulf, Mediterranean and Modern style. All alternatives were composed of two layers, a base made of stone and the higher part is covered of plaster.
The richness of the different alternatives is achieved through the architectural composition and the articulations.
2005-DOGHAITHER RESIDENCE
Doghaither Residence
Client: Mr. Esam Doghaither
Location: Al-Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design & Landscaping
Total Built-up Area: 3,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 5,500,000
Starting Date: 2005
Completion Date: 2006
Project Description:
Inspired by the simplicity and organic nature of Moroccan architecture, this courtyard-like residence revives the ecological and cultural values of traditional architecture while providing all the services and amenities required for contemporary living. The project is characterized by arranging the various functions in courtyard type of housing, which allows maximum interaction between the inside and the outside. This building is set amidst extensive desert-type landscaping, the architectural image and interior design clearly inspired by Moroccan architectural proportions and details in an innovative contemporary interpretation.
2005-HINDI VILLA
Al-Hindi Residence
Client: Firas Al-Hindi
Location: Al-Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 3,400 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 5,000,000
Starting Date: 2005
Completion Date: 2005
Project Description:
Located in Riyadh, this complex of four villas units is organized within a grid type setting. The size of each villa is around 900 m2. The complex comprises of five bedrooms with private garden areas and swimming pool in each unit. The project image with its combination of Mamluki and local architectural elements refer the need to provide an attractive environment for Al-Hindi family in Riyadh.
2005-AL-KURDI VILLA
Al Kurdi Villa
Client: Rabeea Al-Kurdi
Location: Amman - Jordan
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 1,480 m2
Construction Cost: US $1,400,000
Starting Date: 2005
Completion Date: 2006
Project Description:
It is private two stories residential villa which was design in dichotomy, a hybrid design in which traditional and modern architecture are combined together, this includes arches, domes, wind catchers, skylights, louvers etc. Furthermore, the design mixes between rough and soft textures (stone and plaster). The different spaces are arranged along East-West axis (spine wall) in order to permit natural light to penetrate the villa. Environmental considerations were taken into account and that appears through the use of louvers and wind catchers. Terraces and part of the external spaces are covered with shades and pergolas.
Landscaped areas are designed in a way that responds to the site topography, and this can be seen through the green adjacent platforms of different levels which create very rich outdoor space.
2006-ASSAS VILLA
Assas Villas
Client: Assas Family
Location: Makkah - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design & Landscaping
Total Built-up Area: 7,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 7,000,000
Starting Date: 2006
Completion Date: 2007
Project Description:
This residence located in Makkah, this complex of five villas units is organized within a cluster type setting. The size of each villa is around 1000 m2, comprising of five bedrooms with private garden areas and swimming pool in each unit. At the parent's villa of this complex is a dwelling with services to serve all villas. The project image with its combination of Spanish and local architectural elements refer the need to provide an attractive environment for Assas family in Makkah.
2006-VILLA SARAH
Villa Sarah
Client: Dr. Abullah Al-Nasri
Location: Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area:2
Construction Cost: US $ 2,000,000
Starting Date: 2006
Completion Date: 2007
Project Description:
Inspired by the simplicity and organic nature of Moroccan architecture, this courtyard-like residence revives the ecological and cultural values of traditional architecture while providing all the services and amenities required for contemporary living. The project is characterized by arranging the various functions in courtyard type of housing, which allows maximum interaction between the inside and the outside. This building is set amidst extensive desert-type landscaping. The architectural image and interior design are clearly inspired by Moroccan architectural proportions and details in an innovative contemporary interpretation.
2006-AL-MOTLAK VILLA
Al-Motlak Villa
Client: Motlak Al-Motlak
Location: Rawdat Sudair - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design and Landscaping, Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 1,800 m2
Land area: 28,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 2,000,000
Starting Date: 2006 Design - 2008 Supervision
Completion Date: 2007 Design - 2010 Supervision
2006-MOHAMMAD AL-SHEIKH RESIDENCE
Mohammad Al-Shaikh Residence
Client: Dr. Mohammad Al-Sheikh
Location: Diriyah - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design & Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 3,500 m²
Construction Cost: US $ 6,000,000
Starting Date: 2006 Design - 2007 Supervision
Completion Date: 2007 Design - 2010 Supervision
Project Description:
The design aimed to incorporate the deep values of the region's vernacular architecture represented in the everyday life, The Mohammad Al-Shaikh Residence emulates the solid and strong bonds of extended families which forms the essence of traditional Saudi societies.
The Mohammad Al-Shaikh Residence consists of residential units are connected with alleys, pathways and courts, and are divided into two parts; one serving the men and the other with a more secluded privacy serving the family. The project is designed to respect all forces and elements of the area in order to create a vital environment.
2007-AL-NASSER RESIDENCE
Al Nasser Residence
Client: Ms. Huda Al Nasser
Location: Al-Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design, Landscaping and Interior
Total Built-up Area: 3,500 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 6,000,000
Starting Date: 2007
Completion Date: 2008
Project Description:
This residence services the ecological and cultural values of traditional architecture while providing all the services and amenities required for contemporary living. The project is characterized by arranging the various functions in two forms which constitute haramlik (private) and salamlik ports (visitor), with transparent rapture between them. The architectural and interior image is clearly inspired by Moroccan architectural proportions and details in innovative contemporary interpretation.
2008-AL-AMADI PRIVATE PALACE
Al-Emadi Private Palace
Client: Mohammad Al Emadi
Location: Qatar
Services Provided: Concept and Schematic Design
Total Built-up Area: 6,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 10,500,000
Starting Date: 2008
Completion Date : 2009
Project Description:
The palace consists of two floors in addition to basement and roof floor. The designer concept is to create an Arabic home with courtyards to gain light and fresh air through natural circulation. Separate entrances been created to have the privacy and suitable distribution of functions wherein the salons, dining, receptions found in the ground floor but the bedrooms in the first floor. All the services are in the basement.
The Islamic vocabularies and architectural language have been implemented in the elevations to reflect the authenticity of the building. The designer used pointed and segmental arches to emphasize this.
2009-ROYAL PALACE
Royal Palace
Client: Undisclosed
Location: Amman - Jordan
Services Provided: Concept Design
Total Built-up Area: 7,200 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 10,000,000
Starting Date: 2009
Completion Date: 2009
Project Description:
The project is located on a hilly area in Amman, on the east of the main airport road. The site’s area is around 116,700 m2 located in a forest area full of pine trees and it is accessed by an existing route around Dunes country club located adjacent to the site.
A concept design has been proposed for the project and approved by the client in two previous stages: a pre concept stage by WATG and concept stage by Dar Al Omran. The main concept of the building stems out from the idea of shaping the topography of the highest area of the site to create various leveled terraces forming the building on three levels and outdoor terraces creating a landscaped area around the building. The total built up area of the project is 7,200 m2. The building is surrounded by two layers of fencing, the first is steel fencing located exactly on the site parameters, the second one is a stone fence surrounding the palace and the landscaped terraces and outdoor areas adjacent to the building enclosing an area around 21,700 m2 forming the designed landscape area and terraces while the area between the two fences is covered with forest trees and will be kept on its natural landscape with minimum intrusion.
2009-MAJALES AL MESHREF
Majales Al Meshref
Client: Ministry of Residential Affairs
Location: Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirate
Services Provided: Concept Design
Total Built-up Area: 10,000 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 15,000,000
Starting Date: 2009
Completion Date: 2009
Project Description:
The design of project was devoted to symbolize the characteristics of Arab and Islamic heritage connected with Ministry's buildings, palaces and councils. Majales Al Meshref design is inspired from the rich Arabian life which progressed from the desert life to agricultural communities, then to cities with its various aspects.
Majales Al Meshref interacts with the cultural aspects related to the place and which reflects the importance of Arab hospitality and its attachment to local customs and traditions, in addition to the synergy of land and water that are highlighted through the merging of the garden with its water features with the interior of the building.
2009-HIC PALACE
HIC Palace
Client: Client Representative HAJ-Project Managers
Location: Hawar Island, Located 26 km southeast of Mainland Bahrain
Services Provided: Concept
Total Built-up Area: 6,892 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 15,760,000
Starting Date: 2009
Completion Date: 2009
Project Description:
The main theme behind the concept is about how to create pleasant, exquisite and private spaces within a sensitive undeveloped island. The design of the master plan gave a main visual axis which penetrates the palace from the land towards the sea gathering different functions in a luxuriously clustered environment to enhance the sense of belonging to the urban court yard of each cluster as well as the sense of belonging to the fenced castle, the axis will end with a light house which will be a landmark emphasizing the end of the axis.
To highlight the connection between the sea and the palace, the main palace was elevated on a hill coming down towards the sea this combined the contradictions between the image and function needed, giving us the hierarchy which is seen in castles, where the main elements of the palace was placed at this hill's top then coming down gradually towards the sea using terraces and softscape ending with the light house.
The design reflects the uniqueness and rich design ideas, which also provides a high quality, modern and exclusive style of life for the owner.
2010-PRIVATE VILLA IN DAFNAH
Private Villa in Dafnah
Client: Undisclosed
Location: Doha - Qatar
Services Provided: Architectural Design
Total Built-up Area: 5,600 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 10,950,000
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2010
Project Description:
This project is a residential private villa that is composed of three main parts; the main villa, the majlis, and family house club. The villa was designed according to the Islamic architecture with modern interpretations, and this can be seen through the planning and the arrangement of spaces inside the villa. Moreover, the architectural elements used in the facades and inner courts, Iwans, Dorqa’a and Qa’a were inspired from Mamluki’s Architecture.
2010-SULTAN AL-AHBABI VILLA
Sultan Al-Ahbabi Villa
Client: Mr. Sultan Al-Ahbabi
Location: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirate
Services Provided: Concept Design
Total Built-up Area: 500 m2 / Villa
Construction Cost: US $ 675,000 / Villa
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2010
Project Description:
The project is to build two identical villas in two adjacent plots. The project was built to reflect the modern architecture Inspired by the heritage. The house consists of two floors; ground floor contains the salons and dining rooms while the first floor contains the bedrooms. The external elevations were mixed between the natural stone and the white texture paint to make nice contrast.
2010-HIGH NET WORTH PALACE
High Net Worth Palace - Residence
Client: Tanween
Location: Doha - Qatar
Services Provided: Design Competition, Concept Design
Total Built-up Area: 22,000 m²
Construction Cost: US $ 62,650,000
Starting Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2011
Project Description:
Embracing both the traditional and modern design within the architectural elements of the design, the Palace was inspired as one large building yet is functionally separated in three major units; the grand residence, the main Majlis and a clubhouse.
Based on the central theme of "Rising to Heavens" as described in the Quran and Islamic interpretations, the High Net Worth Palace layout immerses one in cascading waters and flowing rivers along with heavenly gardens in a way that reflects the soothing sensation of paradise. This palace is designed for a Qatari Royal family which encompasses the luxuries of living within the multi-faceted multipurpose spaces with boundaries are lined with natural vegetation to add privacy and beauty.
Villa Sarah
Client: Dr. Abullah Al-Nasri
Location: Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Services Provided: Design
Total Built-up Area: 1,500 m2
Construction Cost: US $ 2,000,000
Starting Date: 2006
Completion Date: 2007
Project Description:
Inspired by the simplicity and organic nature of Moroccan architecture, this courtyard-like residence revives the ecological and cultural values of traditional architecture while providing all the services and amenities required for contemporary living. The project is characterized by arranging the various functions in courtyard type of housing, which allows maximum interaction between the inside and the outside. This building is set amidst extensive desert-type landscaping. The architectural image and interior design are clearly inspired by Moroccan architectural proportions and details in an innovative contemporary interpretation.