Dune
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Design Style
Modern Mediterranean
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
24°41′15.83″ N
46°43′18.66″ E
24°41′15.83″ N
46°43′18.66″ E
In progress
Residential project
16,759 ft2
The brief required a bespoke design that merges contemporary architecture with the natural desert environment, creating a serene private retreat. With multiple structures, this residential project needed to integrate sustainable architecture elements, providing shade and coolness while maintaining a sense of openness and privacy. The design emphasizes space planning, using natural materials and fluid transitions between interior design and outdoor spaces, perfectly embodying the client’s vision for a tranquil escape.
Challenge
The primary challenge was achieving a balance between contemporary design and cultural references.
The harsh local climate required innovative design solutions for shading, cooling, and integrating lush outdoor areas. The project demanded cohesive architectural and interior design across multiple structures, each with a distinct purpose, while maintaining a unified architectural language.
Composition
The Dune residence features several interconnected buildings, each designed for different functions, yet united by a common design theme. A paved pathway leads through archways to the main entrance, where traditional-style screens offer privacy while casting artistic shadows inside the home.
BIRTHPLASE OF SAVANNAH
24°41′15.83″ N 46°43′18.66″ E
17 km
Uyaynah Park
26 km
Amaria Football Fields
DUNA
BY YODEZEEN
24 km
Umm Ajlan Park
17 km
Uyaynah Park
26 km
Amaria Football Fields
DUNA
BY YODEZEEN
24 km
Umm Ajlan Park
Composition
The spacious layout includes numerous lounge areas, both indoors and outdoors, such as sunken seating arrangements and sofa nooks inside arched spaces. The rear of the property boasts a large pool surrounded by custom designer loungers, with preserved palm trees adding a touch of nature. Between two buildings, a tree grows through a specially designed opening in the roof, symbolizing the residence's connection with the environment.
team
Artur Sharf
Co-founder and lead architect
Artem Zverev
Co-founder and lead architect
Veronica S.
Responsible for architecture
Denis Sh.
Responsible for architecture
Yuliana D.
Responsible for architecture