Architecture Firm: Alhumaidhi Architects
Contact Email: info@alhumaidhi.com
Completion Year: 2017
Built Area: 1073 m2
Plot Area: 500 m2
Project Location: Shaab, Kuwait
Photographer: Nelson Garrido
Type: Residential Project

This is a close look at the front of the house that has a bright beige tone and unique vertical panels.

This is an exterior area of the house with a walkway flanked with concrete walls on one side and tall fences on the other.

This is a view of the back of the house showcasing large glass walls that show glimpses of the interiors.

This is a full view of the upper level vertical panels of the front of the house giving it a unique look.

This is a closer look at the front vertical panels of the house with glass walls on the back abd glass railing at the balcony above.

This is a closer look at the vertical panels of the house and how the tropical trees complement them.

This is a look at the upper level panels of the house exterior from the vantage of the ground level.

This is the rooftop terrace with modern lighting and concrete planters.

This is a view of the interiors of the house showcasing the vertical panels of the house exterior.

This is a view of the house interiors with an open plan to house the dining, living and kitchen areas.

The kitchen has glass panels that open up to the covered patio outside making the kitchen bigger.

This is an illustration of the house's ground level floor plan.

This is an illustration of the house's first level floor plan.

This is an illustration of the house's second level floor plan.

This is an illustration of the house's rooftop level floor plan.

The project is located in Shaab, Kuwait with a plot area of 500 m2. The house plan applies a clean, contemporary aesthetic designed around the needs of a young family with 2 children. The plot is located across the street from a neighborhood park and views towards the park were encouraged by the owners from most rooms and spaces within the house.

The upper floors contain 3 bedrooms and a master suite in addition to a rooftop terrace that overlooks the park – floor-to-ceiling louvers were utilized to provide privacy for the bedrooms from the street directly in front. Additionally, the louvers provide a degree of shading from the harsh south/west sun exposure.

The ground floor adopts a U-shaped plan which hugs a landscaped garden. In the center of the U plan is an outdoor covered terrace that anchors the daily kitchen, reception space, as well as daily living area. The kitchen, with foldable floor-to-ceiling glass windows, can open up onto the terrace; which is also accessible from the main reception space one on the side, and the daily living on the other. Foldable floor-to-ceiling glass partitions line the edge of the terrace and when opened allow for free flow and movement from reception, living, or kitchen through to the terrace and into the garden.