Client: Confidential
Location: Misseelah, Kuwait
Services Provided: Design & Supervision
Total Built-up Area: 8,500 m²
Construction Cost: US $9,000,000
Starting Date: 2001 (Design) – 2002 (Supervision)
Completion Date: 2002 (Design) – 2004 (Supervision)
Challenge:
The Al-Marzooq Residences were designed to redefine contemporary Kuwaiti luxury living by incorporating traditional spatial concepts into a modern residential complex. The challenge was to develop a harmonious residential composition that balanced privacy, openness, and shared community spaces, while ensuring seamless access to the private beach. Additionally, the design had to integrate the cultural essence of traditional Arab settlements, while maintaining modern comfort, efficiency, and functionality.
Approach:
Designed by Dar Al Omran - Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran), the residential complex was structured around a central formal courtyard, reinforcing the traditional urban fabric of Arab villages. The two large villas, an upper-floor apartment, and a dedicated diwanyia (men’s reception hall) were arranged to encourage social interaction while preserving privacy, ensuring a hierarchical organization of spaces. The extensively landscaped garden, designed as a natural extension of the residences, provided a serene transition between the built environment and the private beach. Below ground, a spacious basement housed essential amenities, including a parking garage for 13 cars, multi-purpose halls, and a gymnasium that opened to a private courtyard, ensuring both functional efficiency and spatial continuity. The architectural language evoked the timeless imagery of classic Arabian villages, incorporating arcades, towers, and pavilions, while maintaining a modular system that introduced a refined order to the overall composition.
Impact:
The Al-Marzooq Residences stand as a landmark in luxury residential design, successfully merging classic architectural heritage with modern living standards. Through its carefully articulated courtyards, hierarchical spatial organization, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration, the project creates a private sanctuary that resonates with cultural authenticity. By embracing the richness of traditional Arab architecture within a contemporary framework, the residences ensure a timeless residential experience where community, privacy, and luxury coexist in perfect harmony.
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