Mashrabiya | OAOA Architects
Jeddah / Saudi Arabia / 2017
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In this monolythic house, traditional courtyard is inverted - instead of carving openings through a roof slab, the first floor slab is cut to form a double-height floating courtyard. This semi-indoor, tranquil volume is enveloped in mashrabiya screens inspired by the unique multidirectional patterns found in Jeddah, with an everchanging interplay of light and shadow dancing on the walls.
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In this monolythic house, traditional courtyard is inverted - instead of carving openings through a roof slab, the first floor slab is cut to form a double-height floating courtyard. This semi-indoor, tranquil volume is enveloped in mashrabiya screens inspired by the unique multidirectional patterns found in Jeddah, with an everchanging interplay of light and shadow dancing on the walls.
- Year 2017
- Work started in 2016
- Client Private Client
- Status Current works
- Type Single-family residence
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