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Coastal House

A climate-responsive family residence shaped by privacy, filtered light and durable coastal materials.

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Location
Jeddah
Year
2026
Status
Design development

A climate-responsive family residence shaped by privacy, filtered light and durable coastal materials.

Area
850 m²
Building type
Private residence
Client sector
Private client
Programme
Project programme managed by stage

The project

A clear response to context, use and long-term value.

A climate-responsive family residence shaped by privacy, filtered light and durable coastal materials.

“Design ambition becomes credible when every technical decision supports it.”
Project design concept development

Form follows climate, privacy and movement.

The concept balances a clear spatial sequence with climate response, privacy and durable material choices. Each move is tested against structure, services and long-term use.

Project scope and services

01

Integrated Engineering Design

Architecture and engineering developed as one buildable, coordinated system.

Coordinated project scope

Case study

Challenges and engineering responses

Challenge

Create generous family spaces while controlling west sun, privacy and marine exposure.

The condition affected spatial quality, coordination and delivery risk.

Response

Deep stone volumes, screened glazing and coordinated landscape establish shade without sacrificing daylight.

The response was tested across architecture, systems and construction information.

Drawings and diagrams

Only approved public previews are shown. Detailed technical files remain protected in the client portal.

Client portal access
01

Coordinated floor plans

Spatial planning aligned with structure, circulation and service zones.

Private technical set
02

Sections and elevations

Vertical relationships, envelope logic and material interfaces.

Preview only
03

Construction details

Critical junctions resolved for pricing and site coordination.

Client portal

Visual gallery

3 approved public views

Materials and finishes

External envelope

Natural stone

A durable external layer selected for climate, maintenance and tonal consistency.

Interior application

Timber and joinery

Warm tactile surfaces used where people meet, touch and gather.

Screens and details

Powder-coated metal

Screens and details balance privacy, shade and precise fabrication.

Façade openings

Performance glazing

Daylight is retained while solar gain and views are controlled.

BIM, VR and 360 experience

Public previews support understanding. Full models, files and decision records remain protected.

BIM coordination

Federated models reveal spatial and system conflicts before site work.

Design and delivery

Clash detection

Structured reviews turn model issues into assigned, traceable actions.

Coordination

3D, VR and 360 review

Immersive views make layout, scale and finish decisions easier to understand.

Client decisions

From design to site

Project coordination and site progress
  1. 01

    Inquiry and consultation

    Objectives, site and appointment strategy aligned.

    completed
  2. 02

    Site intelligence

    Existing conditions and constraints recorded.

    completed
  3. 03

    Concept design

    Spatial and architectural direction approved.

    completed
  4. 04

    Design development

    Architecture and engineering coordinated.

    current
  5. 05

    Construction documentation

    Detailed information prepared for pricing and site.

    upcoming

Coordination and design comparison

Developed project design
Earlier coordination stage
CoordinationDesign

Project record

Project timeline

  1. 01

    Inquiry and consultation

    Objectives, site and appointment strategy aligned.

    completed
  2. 02

    Site intelligence

    Existing conditions and constraints recorded.

    completed
  3. 03

    Concept design

    Spatial and architectural direction approved.

    completed
  4. 04

    Design development

    Architecture and engineering coordinated.

    current
  5. 05

    Construction documentation

    Detailed information prepared for pricing and site.

    upcoming
  6. 06

    Delivery and handover

    Reviews, inspections and final records completed.

    upcoming

Key project deliverables

Concept design package

Plans, key views and design narrative.

Public summary

Coordinated technical package

Architecture and engineering information issued by stage.

Client portal

BIM coordination model

Federated review model with controlled access.

Private

Handover record

Final issued documents, actions and completion records.

Client portal

Multidisciplinary delivery

One project team across every interface.

Public team information is limited to roles. Personal profiles are shown only with explicit permission.

01Project director02Lead architect03Engineering leads04BIM coordinator05Site supervision
“The coordinated reviews gave us a clear basis for each decision without losing the original ambition.”
Private project client · Jeddah

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