I CITY WILDLIFE
Al Bada’a
Modern Townhouses to draw in ‘City Wildlife’ By: Binchy and Binchy Al Bada’a, close to Al Satwa in Dubai, is full of traditional Emirati character and charm. Existing plots form a long, low line of courtyard villas along the street. The villa walls that line the streets are narrow and human-scale, punctured with trees and convenience stores. The area feels ‘neighbourly’ and people enjoy walking in the shade. The beauty of these vernacular aesthetics, borne as a natural reaction to the climate, was architecture firm Binchy and Binchy’s inspiration for the design of the compound. The architects have designed five compact townhouses in the city, complete with their own private courtyard and roof terrace. The 24x24m plot is split into five narrow townhouses, each with its own back yard and planted roof terrace. The courtyard offers daylight to the rear of the house and maintains privacy from the adjoining neighbour. The architects also saw this as an opportunity to create serene outdoor spaces within an urban setting.
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