Villa Umm Suqeim

January 10, 2020

Set to be one of the brand’s private projects, this quaint villa, on 2250-sqm of land, in Umm Suqeim was set to be completely renovated with exquisite interior design by the minds of SUPERFUTUREDESIGN*.


Located in Dubai, the residence is a silhouette of traditional Middle Eastern architecture and is surrounded by vast scenery that gave an all-encompassing perspective on the project. While the bold architecture was an ode to the heritage that it reflected, the designers wanted to incorporate some modernity into the space to create a dynamic combination. The impeccable team of designers took a two-step objective that would implement the brand’s design philosophy and make the space an intimate experience for the user at the same time.


Upon inspecting the area, there was an overwhelming villa that stood in the middle of an empty plot that greeted the designers. Since the aim was to renovate and not reconstruct, only a few amendments could be made to the wide open space outside the villa. After some consideration, the designers decided that a rich garden would bring a natural aspect to the scene.


Further down the line, they wanted to establish a smooth flow from one medium to another i.e. from the soil of the garden to the concrete of the villa, which is why they made arrangements to have the interior absorb a part of the garden.


Like always, the designers wanted to take the holistic approach by bringing eclectic design features into the home. To achieve
this effect, they decided on opening up the space and making it borderless, starting by demolishing a large part of the outer
walls. In the inner expanse, the number of doors was kept to a minimum, making the platform appear wide open and all-encompassing.


Fixed furniture was used to show continuity and seamless transition from the wall surface to utility shelves and the same
approach was adopted for recessed light fixtures as well. Truly radiating the principles of an Avant-Garde imagination,
this residence in Umm Suqeim struck a balance between the natural, holistic structure the villa represented and the postmodern accessories that adorned the interior.


Bulky features that restrict the aesthetic circulation, such as the parapets in the patio, were removed, and enchanting French
doors were added to grace the main opening points. Meanwhile, the upstairs venue connected the home to the outer garden.


By doing so, not only is there a channel to receive more natural light, but it gives a multidimensional view from one
room to another, and further into the lush greenery of the garden. Combining the villa and outer garden as one whole structure
played upon the eclectic theme and also offers users the opportunity to experience the villa in all its glory from the outside and vice versa.


This left SFD*to work with the remaining dominant feature of the space, the bold shape, and personality of the villa. Wanting
to preserve the authentic beauty of the villa’s raw architecture, the designers worked on the interior as if the whole structure
had been carved from a huge mass. Inspired by caves that lie near the cliffs, they wanted the interior of the villa to reflect the
exterior. By acting upon this vision, the designers gave the same semi-matte finish on both the inner and outer surfaces of the
villa. Whether it was the staircase, ceiling, flooring or the outer surfaces, everything appeared to have been made of the same
material.


www.superfuturedesign.com

SHARE THIS

 Subscribe

Keep up to date with the latest trends!

Receive a dose of inspiration directly into your mailbox!

 Contribute

G&G _ Magazine is always looking for the creative talents of stylists, designers, photographers and writers from around the globe.

WRITE US

 Find us on

 Home Projects

By G&G _ Magazine May 21, 2025
With a view of Boa Viagem Beach in Recife, Brazil, the interior design project, signed by Architects Office, invites the landscape to enter the apartment by capturing the vastness of the horizon.
By G&G _ Magazine May 19, 2025
In the heart of Józefów, opposite a picturesque forest, Florentyna Paszko-Karczewska from Tulumi Interiors pro j ected a home for a family of four that desired a bright, serene space—an oasis away from the bustle of everyday life.
By G&G _ Magazine March 4, 2025
André Luque Arquitetura renovated a 570 m² apartment for a family in São Paulo, focusing on the integration of social spaces.
By G&G _ Magazine February 19, 2025
Designer Alexey Aladashvili designed an apartment is located in a cottage village in the Moscow region from with coniferous forest and river view.
By G&G _ Magazine February 17, 2025
The international architecture and interior design firm Archventil oversaw the interior design of a bright apartment in Milan, combining a classical base with contemporary furnishings, vintage design pieces and the industrial finitures.
MORE

 Popular Posts

By G&G _ Magazine May 2, 2025
Nestled at the foot of Shuiguan Mountain, just an hour's drive from Beijing, Commune by the Great Wall stands as a testament to contemporary architectural innovation harmoniously blended with China's rich heritage.
By G&G _ Magaizne April 15, 2025
The curtains have just closed on Milan Design Week 2025, the most anticipated and influential design event of the year, once again casting the spotlight on the Lombard capital from April 7 to 13. But as you walked through the city’s vibrant streets, it wasn’t just design enthusiasts and professionals you met...
By Zhanna Lysohorova March 26, 2025
The 55th edition of CIFF has confirmed its evolution from a simple showcase of products to a strategic hub for the furniture sector with an ever-increasing focus on innovative and original design.