Ziggurat House
Project Name
Ziggurat House
Typology
Private Villa
Location
Abu Fatira, Kuwait
Year
2012
Plot Area
400 sq.m.
Status
Completed
Principal Architect
Muhannad Albaqshi
Design Team
Roaa Alshaheen, Dana Omar
Project Manager
Faisal Alhawaj
Photographs
Nelson Garrido
The Z House follows the concept of the old Mesopotamian temple, Ziggurat. Each pathway leads to a specific designated platform on different levels, giving each destination its paramount significance. There are three distinct destinations in Z house: the reception hall, the courtyard, and the family terrace. The main entrance faces a wide set of stairs that gradually decreases in width as the staircase ascends, leading to the main reception hall. A declining ramp leads to a placid courtyard on the lower level, whereas another flight of stairs descends and leads to the family terrace.
The façade is abstracted into a white monolithic form. The minimalist aesthetics highlight the experience over appearance. The house wraps around itself to create a serene courtyard, providing a tranquil retreat that can be viewed from all levels. This introverted form provides privacy to the residents and allows for daylight from the large windows to flow through the spaces.
Project Name
Ziggurat House
Typology
Private Villa
Location
Abu Fatira, Kuwait
Year
2012
Plot Area
400 sq.m.
Status
Completed
Principal Architect
Muhannad Albaqshi
Design Team
Roaa Alshaheen, Dana Omar
Project Manager
Faisal Alhawaj
Photographs
Nelson Garrido
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