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APT # 112

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APT # 112

Damascus ,Syria

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Year

2017

Typology

House

Size m²/ft²

80/861

Status

Done

Ideal space planning can bring in a sense of balance between light and shadow Our newly renovated apartment is located in an old region on a high mountain in Damascus, Syria, with an area of 180 m2 Lighting and ventilation are the issues that the design team specially considered when redesigning the apartment The main idea is to regenerate an old apartment by designing it in a modern vantage way with a mix of the ideal traditional Syrian house properties of seizing natural ventilation and daylight, using local materials such as wood, dolerite, brick, and granite. The design endeavors to create a harmonious and lively environment for each of its residents. 
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The Lack of natural daylight was a big challenge which we accomplished by a wider window elevation, The large window towards the terrace provides sufficient daylight, airflow, and a great sense of transparency to the entire ground floor spaces and a direct axis to the terrace, with beautiful scented green veins of jasmine flowers climbing the exterior walls, that is considered the symbol of Damascus city.
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When it comes to lighting, the artificial daylight effect is always a win! warm light gives a sense of calmness and increases people’s creativity. Another approach of this vantage apartment is the integration with an oriental design element, The inspiration of a traditional Syrian house emerged by adding an arabesque granite wall.
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Boosting an exterior brick wall in the backyard with its sequence, added a focal point by forming changing shadows throughout the day. The constructive system starts with the basic unit (common brick) disposed of in a repetitive way alternating shadow and light.
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Lead Architect

  • Bilal Baghdadi

Project Team

  • Rami Tabaneh