Sea Vista

Architect Shwan Alhashimi of Archiplexus Design created Villa 66, a customised luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah that embraces the spirit of contemporary living.

- Joanne Molina

Recently awarded an International Property Award in the category of interior design, the personalised, streamlined and elegant Villa 66 indicates the future of residential design in Dubai. Designed by Shwan Alhashimi, architect and managing director of visionary firm Archiplexus, its deluxe renovation speaks of both style and substance.

The design philosophy of Archiplexus is as graceful as the villa itself. “Our aim is to eliminate the requirement for superfluous ornamentation and to create interest in the space through the language of form and surface. We prefer not to create elements for the sake of producing a series of sculptures, but believe that functional elements are to be made beautifully. ‘Making’ is an important aspect of what we do, as we are not scared of getting our hands dirty. We are comfortable with being in the ‘maker space’ as it allows for us, architects, to be in our element,” says Alhashimi.

Tailored to the needs of the clients, the 557 m2 three-bedroom residence generously expands over two floors. The most important requirement was the demolishing of the walls that obstructed the view to the sea upon entry. Sharp and angular lines provide the aquarium with its shape, and its transparency allows for the inclusion of the show kitchen in the living area. The custom-made signature pattern sits behind the dining area as the contemporary mashrabiya theme continues throughout.