Private Garden and villa,
The Palm, Dubai, UAE.

This high value site was located on the end of one of the Dubai Palm fronds off the shore of the City, and enjoyed dramatic views back to the skyline. The plot itself, at about 3 hectares, enjoyed discreet vehicular access and a small ’coastline’, and was intended as a residence for the client as a get-away from business and stress for him and his immediate family.

The architecture of the new residence adopted a classically simple arrangement of stone pavilions, pergolas, arcades and gardens all of which created a calm, highly choreographed experience, which melded interior views with views of the garden spaces. The landscape design was focused around a 30 metre swimming pool which acted as a central water spine, off which were laid out a contrasting number of informal and formal gardens which accommodated al fresco dining areas, exercise zones, children’s beach and play area, and an arcaded entrance court with outbuildings.