{"id":221557,"date":"2023-12-22T08:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T13:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=221557"},"modified":"2023-12-18T12:01:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T17:01:48","slug":"explore-a-tropical-modernist-dubai-villa","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/explore-a-tropical-modernist-dubai-villa\/","title":{"rendered":"This Dubai Villa Offers an Artful Take on Tropical Modernism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Roberta Schilling manufactured the armchairs, sofa, chairs, and tables in Brazil, all of which rest beneath a chandelier from Petite Friture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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December 22, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Jesse Dorris<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>courtesy of Nakkash Design Studio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This Dubai Villa Offers an Artful Take on Tropical Modernism<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

After relocating from Hong Kong to Dubai, a young couple with a penchant for collecting art moved into a 6,600-square-foot, six bedroom villa in the city\u2019s Meadows neighborhood. They loved the views of the lake, but longed for a cozier house. Nakkash Design Studio<\/a>\u2019s design director, Omar Nakkash, knew just what they needed: A poetic take on Tropical Modernism<\/a> that made room for a family\u2014and their ample art collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe couple is full of life and bubbly,\u201d Nakkash says. \u201cThey are well travelled, so their style is eclectic, with a very strong emphasis on practicality. So the brief was to utilize the indoor and outdoor space to best fit their lifestyle.\u201d This meant softening boundaries inside and out, and focusing views. The main entrance looks out onto the backyard and lake while a large step-out window defines the private dining space, washed in sun from a large skylight. A curtain wall deftly separates the dining and living space. As for the upstairs, it’s made accessible by an elegant white staircase with a solid concrete balustrade. \u201cWe approached [the staircase design] as a sculpture,\u201d he says, with \u201ca pure monolithic handrail\u201d in crisp white solid concrete. Omani beige marble forms steps that carry through the warming tones of the textured brown wallcovering. A substantial pergola creates more room by the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the home, the couple\u2019s art collection is on full display: The symmetrical living area frames an abstract Balinese painting and portraits of Native Americans on fabric from the House of Pierre Frey<\/a>. The dining area\u2019s accent wall of green sisal panels displays Dann Foley\u2019s installation of 12 eggs, their shells broken to reveal gold leaf interiors. Wood carvings from Hong Kong pop up throughout the TV room. But the couple\u2019s prize collection is surely the dining area\u2019s picture wall, decorated with a museum\u2019s worth of family portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the Dubai Villa Refreshed by Nakkash Design Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gubi chairs and a custom Mazcot Carpentry & Decor and sideboard gather upon the private dining room\u2019s Italian ceramic floors by Lea Ceramiche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A Manutti sofa, armchairs, and cocktail table offer fine lakeside (and poolside) views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Roberta Schilling manufactured the armchairs, sofa, chairs, and tables in Brazil, which sit beneath a chandelier from Petite Friture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An Arteriors chandelier hangs above a living room suite by Roberta Schilling, atop a handmade rug by Hands. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The dining room table and chairs are by Roberta Schilling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A Petite Friture lamp illuminates the Roberta Schilling sofa, chair, and table, near a bookcase by Global Views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A golden leather Barcelona Day Bed from Alivar greets those who enter the walnut front door; the floor tiles are by Ornamenta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Beneath a sculptural staircase sits an Arteriors table, a chair by Roberta Schilling, and sculptures from the Phillips Collection, all upon a handmade Hands rug. \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n