Project
Leaf Villa

Category 
Best Project of Private Residence

About the project (provided by the applicant)
Leaf Villa is a contemporary residence in the heart of Dubai, conceived as a dialogue between nature, technology, and regional identity. Inspired by the desert’s arid beauty, it embraces earthy tones and textures while redefining luxury through restraint, balance, and innovation. Its horizontal, low-lying volumes blend with the landscape, enhancing passive cooling and spatial fluidity. Seamless indoor-outdoor transitions and shaded courtyards regulate climate and privacy. Built with sustainable materials like rammed earth and local stone, the villa is grounded in its environment. Smart systems manage lighting, ventilation, and water efficiency, supported by rooftop solar panels and greywater recycling. More than a structure, Leaf Villa offers an immersive sensory experience, honoring local culture and climate while advancing residential design. With lifestyle enhancement at its core, it stands as a modern sanctuary for mindful living in Dubai’s dynamic urban context.

Location
Dubai, UAE 

Project design year
2023

Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ssZ73pkfQvxZKg1itoDbP-cer4DeZwpU/view?usp=sharing

Applicant
Shiveh Group

Since 2009, Shiveh Architecture Group has been began in the renovation, design and implementation of various
projects such as tower, office, commercial, residential, urban design, etc. in many countries of the world.

Authors of the project
Sahar Salamat & Saeed Amini, Shiveh Group

Visualization
Shiveh Group 

Status of the project
Conceptual design

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