H RESIDENCE
Status:
Completed
Year:
2020
Type:
Residential
Size:
1,600 m²
Scope:
Architecture & Interior Design
Location:
Amman, Jordan
H Residence is a two-story single-family home situated on a highland site, strategically designed to maximize panoramic views from the upper floor and provide seamless access to the garden from the ground level. The architecture blends traditional stone-building techniques with a clean, minimalist approach, resulting in a contemporary yet grounded character. The spatial layout includes welcoming guest rooms, formal halls, generous living and dining areas, four bedrooms each with private bathrooms, and an independent rooftop apartment. The contrast between the house’s solid base and transparent upper zones reflects a balance between rootedness and openness.
H Residence is a two-story single-family home situated on a highland site, strategically designed to maximize panoramic views from the upper floor and provide seamless access to the garden from the ground level. The architecture blends traditional stone-building techniques with a clean, minimalist approach, resulting in a contemporary yet grounded character. The spatial layout includes welcoming guest rooms, formal halls, generous living and dining areas, four bedrooms each with private bathrooms, and an independent rooftop apartment. The contrast between the house’s solid base and transparent upper zones reflects a balance between rootedness and openness.
The design is composed of three architectural elements: a service plinth that anchors the house, thick serving walls that define its massing, and a transparent upper volume that houses the social functions. Elevated on a stone base, the entrance has a monumental quality, evoking the presence of a medieval castle, while full-height glazing opens the interior to garden and skyline views. As one moves upward through the house, spaces become increasingly private, yet nature remains ever-present, visually and spatially connecting indoor and outdoor zones. The house creates a harmonious dialogue between permanence and lightness—between enclosure and exposure.
The design is composed of three architectural elements: a service plinth that anchors the house, thick serving walls that define its massing, and a transparent upper volume that houses the social functions. Elevated on a stone base, the entrance has a monumental quality, evoking the presence of a medieval castle, while full-height glazing opens the interior to garden and skyline views. As one moves upward through the house, spaces become increasingly private, yet nature remains ever-present, visually and spatially connecting indoor and outdoor zones. The house creates a harmonious dialogue between permanence and lightness—between enclosure and exposure.
H Residence is a two-story single-family home situated on a highland site, strategically designed to maximize panoramic views from the upper floor and provide seamless access to the garden from the ground level. The architecture blends traditional stone-building techniques with a clean, minimalist approach, resulting in a contemporary yet grounded character. The spatial layout includes welcoming guest rooms, formal halls, generous living and dining areas, four bedrooms each with private bathrooms, and an independent rooftop apartment. The contrast between the house’s solid base and transparent upper zones reflects a balance between rootedness and openness.
The design is composed of three architectural elements: a service plinth that anchors the house, thick serving walls that define its massing, and a transparent upper volume that houses the social functions. Elevated on a stone base, the entrance has a monumental quality, evoking the presence of a medieval castle, while full-height glazing opens the interior to garden and skyline views. As one moves upward through the house, spaces become increasingly private, yet nature remains ever-present, visually and spatially connecting indoor and outdoor zones. The house creates a harmonious dialogue between permanence and lightness—between enclosure and exposure.
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