This project proposes a new model of habitation based on centrality, geometric clarity, and integrated climate responsiveness. Grounded in ancestral principles and enabled by advanced 3D printing, the design rethinks domestic space as a radial system organized around a symbolic and functional core.
The task was to develop a housing prototype that integrates spatial, environmental, and structural intelligence into a single, cohesive form. The dwelling needs to comply with local codes (e.g., Dubai Building Code), address thermal regulation, and propose a scalable model for future settlements.
Inspired by early human dwellings centered around the hearth or communal node, the project revives the idea of circular organization. Using a hexagon derived from the golden section as the generative geometry, the design places a central courtyard at the heart of the home. This core functions both symbolically, as the space of family, and practically, as the hub of environmental regulation. The form rejects directional hierarchies (front, back, sides) in favor of a center-periphery logic that encourages inclusion and openness.
The outcome is a dwelling that redefines the house as a spatial and climatic system. By merging form, material, and function, the prototype delivers an architecture that is at once ancestral and futuristic. The spatial logic is coherent from the individual unit to the community scale. Environmental systems are seamlessly embedded, reducing energy loads and enabling passive climate control. Most importantly, the design proposes a new way of living—centered, connected, and responsive to both human and environmental needs.
