Bnn Portfolio 2020
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INDEX SUMPLUS THINGS 10 AL HAMAD VILLA 150 ZAKI 22 THE YARD 160 PERISTYLE 28 AL BAHAR MOSQUE 170 LOFT 36 KUWAR RESTAURANT 178 DAR HAMAD RESTAURANT 48 KEIF CAFE 188 10 AL DALEEL OFFICES 62 140 DAEIM RESTAURANT 194 SUMPLUS CONCSCAPE BEACH HOUSE 70 BAHRAIN O'PO CAFE 200 VILLA # 1 82 AL RAHJI RESORT 204 THINGS 4U TOWNHOUSE 92 MOSQUE NORTH NUGRA 210 FIN ON FIN HOUSES 98 THE INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR 222 21 COBOGO HOUSE 114 AL SADDAH 228 ENGRADU HOUSE 126 GRAND MOSQUE 228 BRICKSKIN HOUSE 132 CUBED 3 234 4X TOWNHOUSE 136 BAHRAIN MOSQUE 140 CONCSCAPE 70 beach house 160 the 22 yard zaki DAR HAMAD 194 210 48 RESTAURANT DAEIM NORTH NUGRA profile In Kuwait’s indigenous architecture the door was a defining feature of the urban built Derives from the Kuwaiti word meaning small-detailed object(s), usually beads and other environment and often the most elaborate element of residential buildings that would have been jewelry items. The choice of nimnim reflects our passion for defining even the smallest details visible to the public eye. Bearing ornaments and carvings imbued with aspects of local custom in a design and culture, an example of this unique element in the old town would have been the bab-bu- khokha. The choice of bab reflects our belief in the importance of defining space via architectural elements that are both functional and expressive, much in the same way our ancestors did – Often, the use and design of doors in architectural planning is minimized. However, we regard thereby reflecting an intuition and ingenuity which we seek to sustain through our design work the door as a major element; being the threshold between the interior and exterior space of any in the present. environment. 4 5 JASSIM ALSADDAH The Team Is a Kuwait-based architect who obtained his diploma Jassim AlSaddah, Tareq Hashim, (RIBA II) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London in 2008. Following this, Jassim took part in internships as Assistant Designer with Mishari AlNajjar, Yolla Ali, Daniel Yalung, Milk Studio Architects in London and Masafa in Kuwait as well as Jarmine Dela Cruz, Manaf AlNafouri, freelancing as a Graphic Artist and an Architect for small-scale projects. Karim Yousef, Ahmad AlKhateeb, In 2010, Jassim established Bab.nimnim Design Studio. Dina Mohamed Shaaban, Riya Villarosa The company’s first commission was to create the Al Saddah mosque a milestone for its makers and a new design standard in the local market. Since then the company continues to build on its initial success by maintaining a holistic approach to design: from context to site, architecture to interior, object design to detailing and finishing. 6 7 8 9 TITLE SUMPLUS THINGS ABOUT Terrazzo platforms, carpets reminiscent of lakes, and blush peach screens are some of the overall elements and materials that make up this new concept store and restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. DESIGN Babnimnim was commissioned to create the identity along with the SUMMARY interiors of the store/restaurant hybrid from concept to implementation. The name chosen for the project, Sum+Things, is indicative of a collection of items and flavours presented within a cohesive package. LOCATION Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The platformed display zone can have multiple compositions from mobile blocks and detachable marble shelves. The retail experience covers the front half of the ground floor and extends with a terrazzo staircase that emerges from the display landscape to the mezzanine level. In addition to a STATUS Completed spiral staircase that provides an elevated view of the display from the reception cage. 10 11 Upon entering the space visitors are introduced to monolithic The interior architecture of Sum+Things is laid out as a terrazzo platforms that ascend into an artificial mound where contrasting visual terrain between the sharp lines of the various home accessory products are displayed. retail zone set against the soft curves of the restaurant. The flow of circulation encourages exploration as more elements of the project unravel as visitors walk through it. 12 13 The name, Sum+Things, is indicative of a collection of items and flavours presented within a cohesive package. Hidden behind the landscape of the home accessories boutique is the restaurant which occupies the back half of the space and the mezzanine. The seating arrangements vary from dining tables and chairs, to a more relaxed lounge setting. This space is differentiated from the rest of the interior with the use of a plush custom made carpet that gradates from deep blues to sandy peaches. The carpets are populated with various lighting poles, mimicking bamboo shoots, that create an additional sense of intimacy within the expansive space. Complementary functions are added to the collective sum of the space, which include a mirror lined chocolate bar adjacent to à the display landscape and a transparent mesh-walled multi-use Restaurant seating - Built in sofa set against the edge of the display space located in the centre of the mezzanine level. landscape of the home accessories boutique. ß Reception and main entry - A metal and mesh cage houses the reception counter, spiral staircase and display units. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TITLE ZAKI ABOUT Inspired by Jordanian cuisine and culture, the carved out feature wall and arch models represent historical edifices of Jordanian architecture. DESIGN The small shawarma shop is subdivided into three SUMMARY zones, the zones albeit different in functions they are all connected through various cutouts the serve as ordering and pick up windows. LOCATION Hawally, Kuwait ß Tall Counter - A wooden high counter extends from the feature wall providing a small seating zone for dine STATUS Completed in customers. 22 23 24 25 ß à Dining Area - Abstracted archways are made from a Store Signage - Following the minimal interiors, the three dimensional brass rod grid. The porosity of the cage store's signage employes similar materials with an accent insures that the small space is kept visually open and color extracted from the store's branding identity. 26 accessible. 27 TITLE PERISTYLE ABOUT Tucked away in the basement of Crystal Tower in Downtown Kuwait City, an undulating wall of skin toned tetrahedrons fold inwards leading shoppers to an arcade dedicated to start up boutiques. The name Peristyle is a nod to roman or Greek arcades lined with columns, while also relating to fashion in the abstract scenes. DESIGN The carved entrances, along with custom made brass lighting SUMMARY fixtures drop from a faceted ceiling mimicking stalactites usually found in caves. This is meant to enhance the arcade’s location within the basement of the tower, the rock like walls appear to be a result of the process of excavation for crystals. LOCATION Crystal Tower, Kuwait City The walls facing the mall are kept solid, adorned with glass reinforced gypsum tetrahedrons painted in varying shades of nudes. The store fronts are kept minimal, standing in stark contrast with the outer wall of the arcade. This allows for each STATUS Completed shop tenant to display their items as they see fit, while also allowing equal opportunity for exposure as visitors only get to experience the shops once they walk past the undulating carved wall. 28 29 30 31 á Main Element Wall - Glass reinforced gypsum tetrahedrons painted in varying shades of nudes. ß Custom made lighting - The fixtures drop from the ceiling mimicking stalactites 32 33 34 35 TITLE LOFT ABOUT Food & Beverage Concept (local to Kuwait), Loft Kitchen and Ristretto Coffee & Community are two entities that coexist within the same space. Located in the heart of Kuwait City. The high ceiling space is in a prominent location that is easily visible from the mall and the street itself. DESIGN The mission of the space is to provide a welcoming space SUMMARY where people from all over the city can come in to enjoy a meal prepared from the finest and freshest ingredient complemented with a fine cup of freshly roasted and brewed coffee. LOCATION Crystal Tower, Ahmed Al Jaber Street, Kuwait City STATUS Completed 36 37 Having two distinct elements that could potentially operate independently of each other in other locations was the main approach to designing the space configuration for this specific location. Ristretto acts as a central bar that could cater to both it's own clients and the users of Loft Kitchen. The bar is housed in an extruded mass that virtually slices up the space into two parts, it's location closer to the store front means that the remainder of the store is left open allowing for both spaces and programs to bleed into each other creating a cohesive and unified entity. 38 39 40 41 ß Custom Light Fixture - The cork ceiling acts as an acoustic buffer for the open space, the coffee bar punctures this sloped ceiling from which various clusters of the lighting element emerge, arranged around the coffee bar in a radial manner. Each cluster of lighting has different formations and lengths creating a dynamic and intricate formation of descending light tubes. 42 43 44 45 à Coffee bar seating - The stagelike setting allows for greater social interaction and a greater number of seats. The top level of the seating is made out of an upholstered alcove that fully envelops the corner of the store. 46 47 TITLE DAR HAMAD RESTAURANT ABOUT Especially at times when technology and modern living seem to be outpacing Kuwaitis’ appreciation for their unique heritage, experiencing a culture through its food is one way of positively reinforcing a nation’s identity while introducing it to taste buds both foreign and familiar. Dar Hamad Restaurant, therefore, acts as a ‘gift’ of sorts DESIGN In contrast to the traditionally inspired “dowry box” exterior, the SUMMARY interior is rich in color and contains patterns that oscillate in an enthusiastic nod towards the future.