M2H DESIGN STUDIO, Kuwait, 2011, Principal Architect, Urban designer
This chalet complex blends with the natural topography of the shoreline of Kuwait in Beneidai area, slowly unfolds itself to the visitor, as it is approached from the desert to the sea. Upon entry, one gets glimpses of the sea whilst going down to the public and eventually private spaces 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 Public side of the house, located at the entry level, which consists of play grounds and receptions. Bedrooms and private living spaces remain isolated from public activities to enhance the comfort for the residents. 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 five detached dwellings, each with extensive sea views while simultaneously achieving privacy from one another. This project is aimed for parents and their four children. Parents would occupy the lower level that extended in the ground level and their children who are mostly married and seeking private duplexes on top level.