Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti nā Mai Wahdan

Ko te hoahoa Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti nā Mai Wahdan he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga.

HiriwaRoto Whare· 2026

Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti

nā Mai Wahdan

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Roto Whare

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti

Kuputuhi Pukapuka: Ko Ridge House he whare noho tūmataiti tōna roto i āhuatia e ngā tuaiwi maunga whakamīharo o AlUla. Ka whakamārama te hoahoa i te taumaha matawhenua me te ngaungau mā ngā kōroaroa whakairo, ngā mata kakano, me te ātārangi e whakahaere ana. Ka whakapiki ngā wāhi rua-te-teitei i te hōhonu poutū, ā, ka whakatauira ngā karaihe katoa-te-teitei i ngā whenua tawhiti me te whakaroa i te roto ki te pae. Ka hangaia e te uhi GRC ritenga me te kōhatu kōwhatu kōwhao kōwhiri he kāhua kotahi engari kua whakapaipaihia, ki reira ka tautuhia e te whakaaturanga rawa tūturu me te tika ā-wāhi he wheako noho whai tūāpapa, urunga hoki.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Ridge House Mahi Matua: Whare Noho Tūmataiti he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: Ridge House is a private villa interior defined by sculpted mass and material continuity. Unlike conventional luxury residences that rely on ornamentation, this project derives its identity from monolithic stone cladding, controlled shadow, and double height volumes. The strength of the design lies in its restraint, where raw texture, precise detailing, and framed mountain views create a grounded yet refined spatial experience shaped by depth and light.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Total built up area 1240 sqm. The principal living space features a double height volume with approximately 7.2 m clear height, while remaining areas maintain standard residential ceiling proportions. The program includes 4 private bedroom suites with en suite bathrooms and an open plan living dining kitchen core. Feature walls utilize custom molded GRC panels fixed to concealed steel subframes, with selective 15 to 20 mm limestone veneer at focal elements. Integrated linear lighting is recessed within cladding junctions to emphasize surface depth and shadow articulation. Full height architectural glazing frames mountain views and ensures thermal performance.
Tūtohu: Ridge House, Luxury Villa Interior, Mountain Inspired Design, Monolithic Interior, GRC Cladding, Double Height Living Space, Sculpted Volumes, Contemporary Residential Design, AlUla Residence
Hangarau Whakanao: The interior is developed over a reinforced concrete structural framework. Feature walls are constructed using custom molded GRC panels mounted on concealed steel subframes to achieve large scale geological textures while minimizing structural load. Select focal elements utilize thin cut natural limestone veneer over lightweight cores. CNC fabrication ensured dimensional precision, while integrated grazing lighting enhances surface depth and shadow articulation.
Wero Hoahoa: The primary challenge was achieving a raw, mountain inspired interior without compromising livability and proportion. Translating geological mass into refined residential space required careful control of scale, light, and circulation. Balancing heavy textured surfaces with expansive glazing demanded precision in detailing and lighting integration. Production feasibility, panel weight limitations, and constructability were key technical constraints addressed through material research and system coordination.
Rangahau: Type of Research: Applied interior design research. Research Objectives: To translate mountain geology into livable interior space while preserving comfort. Methodology: Spatial analysis and material prototyping. Data Collection and Tools Used: Site studies, client interviews, 3D modeling, and cladding mock ups. Participants: Client and technical consultants. Results: Balanced mass and openness. Insights and Impacts: Demonstrates how raw material language can enhance residential identity and experiential quality in contemporary housing.
Whakaaweawe: Ridge House was conceived as an interior interpretation of the mountain ridges of AlUla and the client’s affinity for raw, elemental environments. The inspiration emerged from the geological character of the region, where mass, erosion, and shadow define spatial experience. The design investigates how interior architecture can evoke the permanence and gravity of natural formations while maintaining residential comfort. By sculpting volumes through material continuity and controlled light, the project seeks to create a grounded sanctuary where strength and refinement coexist in quiet balance.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project commenced in January 2025 in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, and was completed in July 2025. The design phase included concept development, spatial planning, material research, and technical coordination to ensure a coherent and buildable interior environment.
Rerenga Mahi: Ridge House is organized around a central double height living space that acts as the heart of the home. Upon entry, the eye is drawn upward and outward toward framed mountain views. The open plan arrangement allows daily life and social gatherings to flow naturally without rigid separation. Private suites are positioned away from the main volume, creating quiet retreats while remaining visually connected. The layout balances openness and privacy, offering both shared energy and personal calm.
Pātene: Copyrights belong to Mai Wahdan, 2025.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Mai Wahdan
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Architectural Visualizer Mai Wahdan (Designer) Mai Wahdan, Ridge House, 2025.
Image #2: Architectural Visualizer Mai Wahdan (Designer) Mai Wahdan, Ridge House, 2025.
Image #3: Architectural Visualizer Mai Wahdan (Designer) Mai Wahdan, Ridge House, 2025.
Image #4: Architectural Visualizer Mai Wahdan (Designer) Mai Wahdan, Ridge House, 2025.
Image #5: Architectural Visualizer Mai Wahdan (Designer) Mai Wahdan, Ridge House, 2025.