Architecture studio Tariq Khayyat Design Partners creates the H Residence which is defined by its vertical louvres. It is a housing complex in Dubai right in the Jumeirah District with 37 residential units. There is also a range of restaurants and bars on the ground floor with a public plaza in the middle. The H Residence has three floors and a basement level with a curved structure that sections into two wings. It connects by a lobby on the ground floor and has another connection on the upper floor by a long bridge.
Tariq Khayyat, founder of the studio tells Dezeen, "The design aims to create a shift in the way mixed-use projects have been developed in the region where there is a complete separation between the end users and the surrounding community. The H Residence provides a seamless relation between the outdoor urban spaces and the surrounding program, where the central plaza is positioned in a way to welcome the public and for end users to enjoy a vibrant urban space."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Vertical Louvre Integration
- Innovative integration of vertical louvres in architectural design for improved aesthetics and functionality.
- Mixed-use Urban Spaces
- Development of mixed-use urban spaces for increased community engagement and connectivity.
- Seamless Commercial-residential Integration
- Creating seamless integration between commercial and residential spaces to enhance user experience and community interaction.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunities for architects to explore unique design elements like vertical louvres and mixed-use concepts.
- Real Estate Development
- Potential for real estate developers to create innovative mixed-use housing complexes that blend commercial and residential aspects harmoniously.
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- Possibilities in the hospitality industry to incorporate restaurants, bars, and public plazas within housing complexes for a vibrant urban experience.
