UNICA Architects
Casa UMS is a project for a single-family villa in Dubai, situated in Jumeirah Bay, one of the city's most exclusive areas, . The design was significantly influenced by episodes of flooding in the city, a factor that necessitated raising the building 80 cm above street level.
The structure is a linear parallelepiped with three above-ground levels and one basement level. Its facade features simple geometric lines, enhanced by operable wooden blades that control interior shading while adding dynamism and character to the building.
Casa UMS is a project for a single-family villa in Dubai, situated in Jumeirah Bay, one of the city's most exclusive areas, . The design was significantly influenced by episodes of flooding in the city, a factor that necessitated raising the building 80 cm above street level.
The structure is a linear parallelepiped with three above-ground levels and one basement level. Its facade features simple geometric lines, enhanced by operable wooden blades that control interior shading while adding dynamism and character to the building.
The ground floor, elevated 80 cm from the street level, houses the communal areas of the villa. Expansive glass windows open onto the surrounding garden, with a particular focus on the pool area. Clad in wood and brown plaster, the interiors are largely custom-designed, embracing minimalist geometries and bright tones that highlight the surrounding greenery and create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The study area is integrated within the open-plan living room, subtly divided by a creative interplay of suspended ceilings that define the spaces with movement and personality.
The ground floor, elevated 80 cm from the street level, houses the communal areas of the villa. Expansive glass windows open onto the surrounding garden, with a particular focus on the pool area. Clad in wood and brown plaster, the interiors are largely custom-designed, embracing minimalist geometries and bright tones that highlight the surrounding greenery and create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The study area is integrated within the open-plan living room, subtly divided by a creative interplay of suspended ceilings that define the spaces with movement and personality.
The staircase leading to the first floor becomes a central feature of the interior design, inspired by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who famously used floating steps that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. This sculptural staircase is illuminated from above by a skylight set into the building’s flat roof.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooftop is designed as a wellness area, featuring a gym, spa, and a TV/games room.
The staircase leading to the first floor becomes a central feature of the interior design, inspired by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who famously used floating steps that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. This sculptural staircase is illuminated from above by a skylight set into the building’s flat roof.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooftop is designed as a wellness area, featuring a gym, spa, and a TV/games room.
The garden area is punctuated by various shaded spaces, blending native vegetation with relaxation zones sheltered by pergolas fitted with adjustable slats.
Casa UMS is a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic elegance, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of its Dubai location. With its thoughtful integration of nature, innovative architectural details, and a focus on creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the villa embodies modern luxury while remaining sensitive to its environment
The garden area is punctuated by various shaded spaces, blending native vegetation with relaxation zones sheltered by pergolas fitted with adjustable slats.
Casa UMS is a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic elegance, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of its Dubai location. With its thoughtful integration of nature, innovative architectural details, and a focus on creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the villa embodies modern luxury while remaining sensitive to its environment
NAME: Casa UMS Single Family Villa
LOCATION: Dubai, UAE
PERIOD: 2023 - ongoing
STATUS: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design
PROGRAM: Residential
CLIENT: Confidential
AREA: 550 sqm
LEAD ARCHITECTS: UNICA Architects – Lorenzo Capucci, Riccardo Robustini
TEAM: Valentina Calanna, Areej Abutrabi, Mohamed Elshaer
Casa UMS is a project for a single-family villa in Dubai, situated in Jumeirah Bay, one of the city's most exclusive areas, . The design was significantly influenced by episodes of flooding in the city, a factor that necessitated raising the building 80 cm above street level.
The structure is a linear parallelepiped with three above-ground levels and one basement level. Its facade features simple geometric lines, enhanced by operable wooden blades that control interior shading while adding dynamism and character to the building.
Casa UMS is a project for a single-family villa in Dubai, situated in Jumeirah Bay, one of the city's most exclusive areas, . The design was significantly influenced by episodes of flooding in the city, a factor that necessitated raising the building 80 cm above street level.
The structure is a linear parallelepiped with three above-ground levels and one basement level. Its facade features simple geometric lines, enhanced by operable wooden blades that control interior shading while adding dynamism and character to the building.
The ground floor, elevated 80 cm from the street level, houses the communal areas of the villa. Expansive glass windows open onto the surrounding garden, with a particular focus on the pool area. Clad in wood and brown plaster, the interiors are largely custom-designed, embracing minimalist geometries and bright tones that highlight the surrounding greenery and create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The study area is integrated within the open-plan living room, subtly divided by a creative interplay of suspended ceilings that define the spaces with movement and personality.
The ground floor, elevated 80 cm from the street level, houses the communal areas of the villa. Expansive glass windows open onto the surrounding garden, with a particular focus on the pool area. Clad in wood and brown plaster, the interiors are largely custom-designed, embracing minimalist geometries and bright tones that highlight the surrounding greenery and create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The study area is integrated within the open-plan living room, subtly divided by a creative interplay of suspended ceilings that define the spaces with movement and personality.
The staircase leading to the first floor becomes a central feature of the interior design, inspired by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who famously used floating steps that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. This sculptural staircase is illuminated from above by a skylight set into the building’s flat roof.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooftop is designed as a wellness area, featuring a gym, spa, and a TV/games room.
The staircase leading to the first floor becomes a central feature of the interior design, inspired by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who famously used floating steps that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. This sculptural staircase is illuminated from above by a skylight set into the building’s flat roof.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooftop is designed as a wellness area, featuring a gym, spa, and a TV/games room.
The garden area is punctuated by various shaded spaces, blending native vegetation with relaxation zones sheltered by pergolas fitted with adjustable slats.
Casa UMS is a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic elegance, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of its Dubai location. With its thoughtful integration of nature, innovative architectural details, and a focus on creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the villa embodies modern luxury while remaining sensitive to its environment
The garden area is punctuated by various shaded spaces, blending native vegetation with relaxation zones sheltered by pergolas fitted with adjustable slats.
Casa UMS is a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic elegance, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of its Dubai location. With its thoughtful integration of nature, innovative architectural details, and a focus on creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the villa embodies modern luxury while remaining sensitive to its environment
NAME: Casa UMS Single Family Villa
LOCATION: Dubai, UAE
PERIOD: 2023 - ongoing
STATUS: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design
PROGRAM: Residential
CLIENT: Confidential
AREA: 550 sqm
LEAD ARCHITECTS: UNICA Architects – Lorenzo Capucci, Riccardo Robustini
TEAM: Valentina Calanna, Areej Abutrabi, Mohamed Elshaer
Casa UMS is a project for a single-family villa in Dubai, situated in Jumeirah Bay, one of the city's most exclusive areas, . The design was significantly influenced by episodes of flooding in the city, a factor that necessitated raising the building 80 cm above street level.
The structure is a linear parallelepiped with three above-ground levels and one basement level. Its facade features simple geometric lines, enhanced by operable wooden blades that control interior shading while adding dynamism and character to the building.
Casa UMS is a project for a single-family villa in Dubai, situated in Jumeirah Bay, one of the city's most exclusive areas, . The design was significantly influenced by episodes of flooding in the city, a factor that necessitated raising the building 80 cm above street level.
The structure is a linear parallelepiped with three above-ground levels and one basement level. Its facade features simple geometric lines, enhanced by operable wooden blades that control interior shading while adding dynamism and character to the building.
The ground floor, elevated 80 cm from the street level, houses the communal areas of the villa. Expansive glass windows open onto the surrounding garden, with a particular focus on the pool area. Clad in wood and brown plaster, the interiors are largely custom-designed, embracing minimalist geometries and bright tones that highlight the surrounding greenery and create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The study area is integrated within the open-plan living room, subtly divided by a creative interplay of suspended ceilings that define the spaces with movement and personality.
The ground floor, elevated 80 cm from the street level, houses the communal areas of the villa. Expansive glass windows open onto the surrounding garden, with a particular focus on the pool area. Clad in wood and brown plaster, the interiors are largely custom-designed, embracing minimalist geometries and bright tones that highlight the surrounding greenery and create visual continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. The study area is integrated within the open-plan living room, subtly divided by a creative interplay of suspended ceilings that define the spaces with movement and personality.
The staircase leading to the first floor becomes a central feature of the interior design, inspired by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who famously used floating steps that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. This sculptural staircase is illuminated from above by a skylight set into the building’s flat roof.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooftop is designed as a wellness area, featuring a gym, spa, and a TV/games room.
The staircase leading to the first floor becomes a central feature of the interior design, inspired by the renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who famously used floating steps that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. This sculptural staircase is illuminated from above by a skylight set into the building’s flat roof.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooftop is designed as a wellness area, featuring a gym, spa, and a TV/games room.
The garden area is punctuated by various shaded spaces, blending native vegetation with relaxation zones sheltered by pergolas fitted with adjustable slats.
Casa UMS is a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic elegance, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of its Dubai location. With its thoughtful integration of nature, innovative architectural details, and a focus on creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the villa embodies modern luxury while remaining sensitive to its environment
The garden area is punctuated by various shaded spaces, blending native vegetation with relaxation zones sheltered by pergolas fitted with adjustable slats.
Casa UMS is a harmonious blend of functional design and aesthetic elegance, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of its Dubai location. With its thoughtful integration of nature, innovative architectural details, and a focus on creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the villa embodies modern luxury while remaining sensitive to its environment
NAME: Casa UMS Single Family Villa
LOCATION: Dubai, UAE
PERIOD: 2023 - ongoing
STATUS: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design
PROGRAM: Residential
CLIENT: Confidential
AREA: 550 sqm
LEAD ARCHITECTS: UNICA Architects – Lorenzo Capucci, Riccardo Robustini
TEAM: Valentina Calanna, Areej Abutrabi, Mohamed Elshaer
