NUOVO VILLA
La Mer, Dubai
Type: Villa
Status: Under Construction
Scale: Small
In the design of Villa Nouvo, in a Lamer villa townhouse in Dubai, the main objective was based on analytical analysis of the functional needs of the users, site conditions and climatic requirements. The design objective was to achieve efficient and feasible solutions that simultaneously provide spatial quality, environmental comfort and visual needs, and ease of maintenance.
Form and Spatial Organization
The overall form is defined using simple and legible geometries that define it for the efficiency of a combination of volume and structure of spatial and functional relationships. Volumetric actions (controlled breaks and curves) are applied to guide the view, define thresholds and shape the intra-spatial and extra-spatial relationships.
The plan organization is designed with a clear separation of private and semi-private areas, and a focus on clear movement paths to increase spatial legibility and ease of use. The physical and functional plan of the project includes flexible spaces to adapt to the changing needs of the family.
Climate and Thermal Performance
Climate studies have been used as the basis for decisions on the orientation of openings, shading, and wall thickness. The orientation of the building and the arrangement of openings are designed to control daylighting and limit harmful direct radiation; natural ventilation (cross-ventilation in the main spaces) is also considered to reduce the cooling load.
In order to stabilize internal conditions, a combination of appropriate thermal mass, continuous insulation, and glass with appropriate thermal performance is used. Finally, the introverted form and direct radiation control have reduced temperature fluctuations and controlled the energy consumption of mechanical systems.
Daylight and light quality
Light voids and openings are designed to provide sufficient, indirect light deep into spaces or to minimize direct radiation. The use of grooves, louvers, and vertical/horizontal shading to control radiation in critical directions, along with the use of front and side openings, provides the desired light quality and minimizes the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours.
Building materials and details
The selection of materials has been made with a focus on durability, low maintenance and climate adaptability. The facades are a combination of materials with appropriate thermal capacity and textured coatings designed to control radiation and micro-shading. In the implementation details, attention has been paid to the intersection of materials, thermal sensitive points and the prevention of thermal bridges to maintain control of the building's thermal flow.
In general, the layout of functional spaces in the architectural plan has attempted to respect privacy, functionality, and provide user comfort, and the movement circulation and layout of spaces have been designed based on the functional plan of a private villa.
| Appointment Year 2023 | Status Under Construction |
| Area 1270 m2 | Scale Small Scale/Villa |
Architect: Davood Salavati
Design Team: Ali Sharifi, Nazli Azarakhsh, Mahsa Aghahasel, Shahab Shariat, Zahra Akbari, Hamed Aliasgari.
BIM Modeler: Kimia Shahriari
Presentation: Hamed Aliasgari, Mona Monadi