A substantial new build residence that can accommodate multigenerational family life while maintaining a strong sense of seclusion in the grounds of another family home in Jeddah.
The brief
Our clients asked for a long-term family home large enough for several generations to live together, with a strong sense of privacy. They wanted protected outdoor spaces that are not overlooked, and a calm interior sheltered from the heat of the city.
The design
The house is arranged around internal courtyards. They bring daylight deep into the plan, let air move through the house to keep it cool, and give the family private, shaded outdoor rooms, an approach well suited to Jeddah’s hot, dry climate.
Formal rooms for entertaining are kept separate from the family’s own spaces. The main living and dining rooms open directly onto the courtyards, while the bedrooms upstairs have filtered light and carefully framed views. Double-height spaces and galleries make the house feel open inside, even though it looks inward.
Outside, textured, earth-coloured masonry with few windows keeps the house private and cool, and gives it a solid, lasting presence. Inside, the rooms are bright, calm and suited to modern family life.
A substantial new build residence that can accommodate multigenerational family life while maintaining a strong sense of seclusion in the grounds of another family home in Jeddah.
