Photographer Nelson Garrido
House designed by
AGi Architects | Bnaider, Kuwait.
Called Star House, the side of the house facing the beach has
floor to ceiling windows, affording panoramic views of the sea.
The design was initially for three detached houses, but the
client decided on a single residence with two bungalows and a
boathouse.
Photographs are courtesy of
Nelson Garrido.
The following information is from the architects:
Project Description
Nestled into the landscape, this beach house blends with the
natural topography of the coastline of Kuwait. It slowly unfolds
itself to the visitor, as it is approached from the desert.
Upon entry, one gets glimpses of the sea whilst going down to
the public space of the chalet. On this lower level, the house
extends into the landscape and the sea, accentuated by an
infinity pool in the garden.
The private side of the house, located at the entry level, is
concealed from the visitors by a bamboo wall. Bedrooms and
private living spaces remain isolated from daily activities.
A three-way stair, placed at the center of building,
organizes the different flows of family, friends and guests.
The organizational and formal structure of the beach house is
dictated by the ability to maximize views to the sea.
The initial design was master planned for three detached
dwellings, each with extensive sea views while simultaneously
achieving privacy from one another.
The client, instead, opted for a single house, two bungalows
and a boathouse, with possible plans for expansion in the future.
Click for larger image
Project Name: Star House
Type: Housing | 5000 sqm
Location: Bnaider, Kuwait
Date: 2007/2009
Client: Private
Design Team: Dr. Nasser B. Abulhasan, Joaquin Perez-Goicoechea,
Georg Thesing, Bruno Martins, Alfonso Gomes, Daniel Muñoz
Medranda,
Robert A. Varghese, Abdul Hafiz Mohammed, Moyra Montoya Moyano
Company Profile
AGi architects is an international design firm providing
comprehensive services in Architecture, Planning, Urban Design,
Interior Design, Design Research and Consulting. An integration
of skills allows the creation of places that provide lasting
value for clients through distinctive and imaginative solutions.
AGi architects was established in 2005 by Joaquin Perez-Goicoechea
and Nasser B. Abulhasan.
Click for larger image
AGi architects has introduced exceptional design, management
and technical approaches to its projects in the Europe and the
Middle East from its offices in the cities of Madrid and Kuwait.
With a multidisciplinary staff of over 30 professionals
including architects, planners, landscape architects, interior
designers and other specialists, individual members of the
design team can be carefully selected to reflect the necessary
skills for the scope and scale of the project. Great emphasis is
placed on continuity so that work is client driven rather than
project centered. Clients work with architects they know and
over time, the team is able to develop a thorough understanding
of the clients’ business objectives and priorities and is able
to make more effective contributions to their projects.
Click for larger image
From Dezeen
House designed by
AGi Architects | Bnaider, Kuwait.
Called Star House, the side of the house facing the beach has
floor to ceiling windows, affording panoramic views of the sea.
The design was initially for three detached houses, but the
client decided on a single residence with two bungalows and a
boathouse.
Photographs are courtesy of
Nelson Garrido.
The following information is from the architects:
Project Description
Nestled into the landscape, this beach house blends with the
natural topography of the coastline of Kuwait. It slowly unfolds
itself to the visitor, as it is approached from the desert.
Upon entry, one gets glimpses of the sea whilst going down to
the public space of the chalet. On this lower level, the house
extends into the landscape and the sea, accentuated by an
infinity pool in the garden.
The private side of the house, located at the entry level, is
concealed from the visitors by a bamboo wall. Bedrooms and
private living spaces remain isolated from daily activities.
A three-way stair, placed at the center of building,
organizes the different flows of family, friends and guests.
The organizational and formal structure of the beach house is
dictated by the ability to maximize views to the sea.
The initial design was master planned for three detached
dwellings, each with extensive sea views while simultaneously
achieving privacy from one another.
The client, instead, opted for a single house, two bungalows
and a boathouse, with possible plans for expansion in the future.
Click for larger image
Project Name: Star House
Type: Housing | 5000 sqm
Location: Bnaider, Kuwait
Date: 2007/2009
Client: Private
Design Team: Dr. Nasser B. Abulhasan, Joaquin Perez-Goicoechea,
Georg Thesing, Bruno Martins, Alfonso Gomes, Daniel Muñoz
Medranda,
Robert A. Varghese, Abdul Hafiz Mohammed, Moyra Montoya Moyano
Company Profile
AGi architects is an international design firm providing
comprehensive services in Architecture, Planning, Urban Design,
Interior Design, Design Research and Consulting. An integration
of skills allows the creation of places that provide lasting
value for clients through distinctive and imaginative solutions.
AGi architects was established in 2005 by Joaquin Perez-Goicoechea
and Nasser B. Abulhasan.
Click for larger image
AGi architects has introduced exceptional design, management
and technical approaches to its projects in the Europe and the
Middle East from its offices in the cities of Madrid and Kuwait.
With a multidisciplinary staff of over 30 professionals
including architects, planners, landscape architects, interior
designers and other specialists, individual members of the
design team can be carefully selected to reflect the necessary
skills for the scope and scale of the project. Great emphasis is
placed on continuity so that work is client driven rather than
project centered. Clients work with architects they know and
over time, the team is able to develop a thorough understanding
of the clients’ business objectives and priorities and is able
to make more effective contributions to their projects.
Click for larger image
From Dezeen
