THE IMPERIAL WILLOW

Residence of HH Al Shaika Shamsa Delmook Bin Juma Al Maktoum

designed by Ar. Ajay Gautam

Set amidst the heart of Dubai, the residence of his highness is a juxtaposition of Renaissance and Contemporary style as per his taste, incorporating large triple height lobbies facing the pool. The careful placement & transition between public and private spaces as per Dubai’s traditions has been interspersed with natural landmarks and royal intricately detailed interior spaces, keeping in mind the contextuality, religious & cultural sentiments of the client.

With 4 entrances to the residence, the primary public entrance from front acts as a transition node from the entrance lounge with waiting, to the Royal Majlis (formal drawing room) & the Formal dining area for guests with separate kitchen for the same.
The 2 private entrances for the royal members flank the latitudinal cardinals, opening to a grand double- height lobby, a central landmark of the royal residence, from where the private areas like Grand double- height family lounge with floating pool below, Master suite with study library, kid’s area, family dining & guest bedroom face the grand pool & lush landscapes with abundance of natural light & ventilation. The upper storey incorporates recreational activity zones for the family including the home theatre, open gym facing the pool, 3 bedrooms & a separate servant quarters with it’s separate circulation from the house public- private zones.

Each indoor space is thoughtfully designed for comforting daylight & views of surrounding landscapes with central double- height space acting as a major passive climatic factor for flexibility in thermal control with varying weathers of Dubai.

Elaborately intricate rich interiors immerses oneself into the luxurious grandeur of the entrance, lobby, bedrooms , study, dining & gym of the royal family members, personifying their royal etiquettes & aura through such spatial identity, encapsulating the royal experience through the timeless designed spaces.

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