Villa Elara

Dubai, UAE

When our clients first sat with us, their brief was clear: a modern family home that feels calm, private, and connected to the outdoors. We walked the site together at different times of day and learned two things that shaped every decision. The afternoon sun is unforgiving, and the garden is the heart of the plot. The result is a simple, layered composition. Deep window frames and generous overhangs shade the glass while directing views to the courtyard. A vertical stone spine organizes the house inside and out. It holds the stair, hides services, and becomes a lantern at night with slim light slots that guide you home. Upstairs, a planted terrace sits behind glass balustrades so bedrooms enjoy greenery without losing privacy.

Project Size:

6,000 sqft

Project Status:

Completed

Project Services:

Architecture, construction administration, interior design, pre-development studies, project management, sustainable design

Inside, the plan is straightforward and family-friendly. Living, dining, and kitchen run along the garden for easy entertaining, with quiet rooms stacked above. We kept the palette crisp and warm at once: white render, honed stone, bronzed aluminum, and timber soffits that soften the geometry.

The clients were hands-on. They joined our material reviews, tested frame depths with a full-scale mock-up, and helped tune the lighting so the house glows rather than glares. High-performance glazing, external shading, insulated walls, and native planting keep comfort high and energy use sensible. Villa Elara is their brief distilled: a bright, restrained home that opens to the garden and lives beautifully in Dubai’s light.

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