A monolithic exterior carved by light, shadow, and perforation, concealing within it two courtyards — a central courtyard that anchors the home, and a sunken courtyard shaping the swimming pool. Mass and void engage in a quiet dialogue, balancing privacy, light, and spatial continuity.
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The villa’s playful volume is shaped by both internal programmatic needs and external contextual forces, where everything that came before and what is yet to follow form a continuous, playful continuum — an architecture of coexistence, without intimidation or erasure.
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The Quartet Villas were for 4 siblings with 4 separate plots, each of whom has his/her own wishes/desires; be them symbolic, programmatic or photographic. ...

The school grows from the ground and blends with the surrounding forest. Its architecture recedes behind the staggering columns that screen the school program and mediate with the forest trees.
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The swelling of the school perimeter flanks a more intimate outdoor landscape, onto which the school program looks and around which loops.
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The program of the Lab École Shefford gradually ascends, descends and splices on three levels: in, on and above the ground. The east wing, along the main road, functions simultaneously as sports centre, serving the community.
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The ground floor unfolds as the family’s shared heart.
An open living and dining space flows into the master quarters — intimate yet connected.
Above, two distinct realms for the siblings balance independence with proximity, each oriented toward the central courtyard that anchors the home.

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The facade lighting reveals the layered depth of the southern elevation.
Partly landscaped and partly architectural, the thickened edge blurs the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces.
A living threshold — transforming with the seasons, light, and use.

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A modern city home made for connection and privacy. Built for parents and two siblings, this vertical retreat blends shared living with personal space, centered around a peaceful courtyard. A thickened south facade with woven pattern, nestled with a vertical garden, softens the otherwise harsh light and introduces outdoor alternating nooks all along #UrbanLiving #ModernHome ...

Our design employs an environmentally conscious approach, where shaded arcades and intermediary spaces moderate the harsh exterior climate, creating pleasant, naturally cooled areas without fully enclosed structures. Cooling systems embedded within the interconnected arcades add another layer of climate-responsive design, reinforcing the architectural commitment to sustainable comfort. This balance of shaded, open areas fosters a sense of openness and connection to the landscape, supporting a vibrant yet responsible lifestyle destination. ...

Manarat Al Khafji extends the corniche into a vibrant, multifaceted landmark, integrating commerce, culture, and community along Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline. Inspired by traditional Khaleeji souks, a gently undulating 7m wide avenue winds its way across a quarter-kilometer span, shaded by crisscrossed arcades reminiscent of heritage arcades. This modernized corniche celebrates local heritage and the natural landscape, evolving vertically into a dynamic space for cultural exchange. ...

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Manarat Al Khafji creates an “authentic and memorable” destination by capturing Al Khafji’s unique character and legacy while fostering a lively, welcoming community. By weaving architectural innovation with a human-centered, immersive atmosphere, our design celebrates the vibrancy of Khaleeji identity. More than just a landmark, it becomes a gathering place for residents and travelers alike, offering new moments of discovery, connection, and celebration with each visit, and serving as a vital part of Al Khafji’s evolving master plan. This design aims to create a world-class destination that preserves the essence of Al Khafji’s cultural roots, while embodying a forward-looking spirit aligned with the ambitions of Vision 2030.
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At the edge of Khafji, where the land meets the endless blue, this new landmark acts as a conduit of cultural expression, bridging land, sea, and sky.
Extending from the corniche, its undulating roof captures the rhythm of the Arabian Gulf, a rippling form that mirrors the waves it overlooks. Crowned by a lighthouse reaching toward the horizon, it stands as both beacon and landmark, anchoring Khafji to the vast expanse beyond.
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At the edge of Khafji, where the land meets the endless blue, this new landmark acts as a conduit of cultural expression, bridging land, sea, and sky.
Extending from the corniche, its undulating roof captures the rhythm of the Arabian Gulf, a rippling form that mirrors the waves it overlooks. Crowned by a lighthouse reaching toward the horizon, it stands as both beacon and landmark, anchoring Khafji to the vast expanse beyond.
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The Shear House indoor living areas are open to outdoor living on multiple levels; sunken courtyards, side & front gardens, and a roof garden all vertically connected with the sectional shear of terraces on multiple levels.
The ground and first floors are the parents’ quarters. The second floor is divided among the two kids, while shared services and amenities are in the basement and on the roof. ...

Maximizing the built-up areas above freed much of the ground floor garden. This pushed to cantilever the upper volume, serving as a shading canopy for the front garden underneath. The corner plot of The Shear House with the centrally carved volume, maximizes light penetration to the interior spaces. ...

A multi-family Shear House Residence designed on a corner plot.
Two independent entrances organize the program: one leading to the parents’ quarters, the other to the children’s apartments above.
A shared corner stair anchors the project, connecting to the common diwaniya that opens onto a sunken outdoor garden — a space for gathering, light, and continuity between generations ...

This headquarters balances efficiency and elegance: a playful ceiling contrasts with a dense plan, while varied ceiling heights and semi-transparent walls let natural light filter through—maintaining openness without losing privacy.

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A primary corridor, organized around the building core, anchors circulation and connects the various departments. This main spine links with a secondary double-loaded corridor, mediating between perimeter offices with panoramic views and the inward-facing support spaces. Along the way, pockets open to the city skyline—moments of light and relief designed both as present-day gathering zones and as adaptable voids that anticipate future extensions.

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