Press Release
The Cube Private House by Ahmed Habib Receives the Golden A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
The international grand jury of the 2018 - 2019 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Ahmed Habib for architecture, building and structure design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2019 /DesignNewswire/ The Cube Private House by Ahmed Habib, designed for Lines, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2018 - 2019 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About The Cube Private House
To create a quality living experience and redefine the image of a residential building in Kuwait while maintaining the climate requirements and privacy needs dictated by the Arab culture, were the main challenges facing the designer. The Cube House is a four story concrete/steel structure building based on addition and subtraction within a cube creating a dynamic experience between internal and external spaces to enjoy natural light and landscape view all throughout the year.
About Ahmed Habib
Ranked #58 worldwide by DAC in 2021, Ahmed Habib is a visionary Egyptian architect known for his innovative designs and profound commitment to societal betterment. Habib has received nine global awards, including the WAF and A'Design Awards. Through his work, Ahmed nurtures community development and inspires architects, creating a lasting legacy in the built environment. His creative solutions to architectural challenges truly set him apart, making him a force of innovation in the industry.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ahmed Habib a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/83316
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/83316
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!83316
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/245538
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Cube Private House
- Function
- Private House
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Midnight Blue, Black, Dark Slate Blue and Light Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Lines
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ahmed Habib
- Country
- Egypt
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2018 - 2019
- Design ID
- #83316
Credits
- Team
- Sveva Salimbene, Mostafa Al Haj, Anya Petrova, Oleksandr Bakhmatskyi and Ahmed Guoshy
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Conceptual idea was to explore the architectural relation between solid and void through addition and subtraction within a cube, creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor. Floor plan design is based on 2 shifted masses creating an internal atrium (includes air conditioning system which will help to enjoy the garden experience throughout the year) and 2 external courts in the front and rear inspired from traditional houses. Shifting direction was chosen based on 2 aspects; Cultural, privacy obscuring the south side neighbors view & Environmental, creating more natural ventilation & providing needed shade to the front yard.
- Inspiration
- The main mass was based around a primary form (Cube) & the two imposing stone walls that were inspired by ancient temples creating an approach with the moat like bridge to the house main entrance. The central black metal screen design was inspired by an Islamic pattern and external courts were inspired from Arabic traditional houses.
- Research
- TYPE-OBJECTIVES-METHODOLOGY 1-Data Collection research-Client needs analysis-Client meetings 2-Cultural research-Project Zoning & Privacy needs-Social Questionnaire 3-Arch. Design Direction research-General mood board, Massing & Materials-Web based research 4-Arch. Technical research-Identify Construction methodology-Subject Matter Experts & Web based Research 5-Environmental research-Natural Ventilation & Sun light-Web based research 6-Landscape research-Hardscape & Softscape design direction-Web based Research 7-Presentation direction research-Matching Graphics to Architecture concept-Web based Research
- Challenge
- -To create a quality living experience and redefine the image of a residential building in Kuwait while maintaining the climate requirements and privacy needs dictated by the Arab culture, were the main design challenges. -The client requested several separate entrances with a high solid boundary wall where the plot is only accessible from the front. -Based on the data collection the Architectural design direction is a mixture of Modern/Luxury design with traditional accents using natural materials. -Height limitation, Setbacks & maximum Built up area was dictated by Kuwait Architecture Regulations.
- Realization and Technology
- -Main Structure: Concrete -Main Architectural Finishes: Honed Silver Travertine Stone, Black Steel, Off White Stucco, Desaturated Brown Stucco, Matt Walnut Wood, Double Glazed Glass
- Operation and Interaction
- Entrances: - Main: For Family members & guests - Diwaneya: For Formal Events (Male Guests) - Front Yard: Access to Basement Front yard - Back Yard: Direct Access to kids back yard - Services: Direct Access for Male Staff & main Kitchen Floors Functions: - Ground: Reception & Dinning Spaces for Guests - Basement: Daily Living Spaces including Pool, GYM, Kids Playroom & Green areas - First: Kids bed rooms and living space - Second: Master Bed room with all required facilities & private office - Roof: Outdoor roof garden and service rooms
- Project Duration and Location
- Duration: The project design Process started in December 2018 and finished in February 2019 Location: Kuwait
- Specifications
- -Plot Area: 25 m X 40 m -Built Up Area: 1860 sqm -Floors: Basement, Ground, First, Second & Roof -Height Regulation from Street Level: 15 m -Set Backs Regulations: 3 m from street side & 2 m from neighbors
- Keywords
- Architecture, Villa, House, Design, Residential, Modern, Landscape, Kuwait
