Rovya
Summer Home for Yasmina Makram Studio's Residential Client
The Rovya marries elegance with drama and comfort. The client, a generous family man who loves to entertain, wanted a design, which was bold yet inviting. The challenge was to create balance between flow, space and specialist design. This was achieved by an open plan layout, directing the sight line to the sea, layered with modern Egyptian art and accessories. The house is designed around Gio Ponti inspired flooring, whose geometric lines are mirrored throughout and paired with neutral toned furnishings.
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Unique Properties
The Rovya is a custom residential project by Yasmina Makram Studios; it marries elegance with drama and comfort. Bright, eccentric and luxurious were the key adjectives and yet the space also provides the functionality of a family summer residence. The focal feature of the house is the Gio Ponti inspired flooring, whose triangular lines are then mirrored on the hallway ceilings. The large flow layout maximized the opening of the sight line to the sea. The balance between flow, function and flair, results in a home made for family comfort and envy worthy summer entertaining.
Tags
Flooring, skylight, natural light, marble, big windows, pool, teak deck, outdoor bar, pivot door
Production Technology
The main materials used are a mix of marbles, terrazzo, colorful tiles and teak wood. We added a layer of black accessories, polka and striped ceramics, cork chairs, Egyptian art pieces, plush textiles, metallic pieces.
Design Challenge
Our studio’s challenge was to create balance between airy spaces, to enjoy the views, and specialist design to give a distinctive feel for a house settled in a residential community. This was achieved by a large flow layout, opening up the sight line to the sea, which was then layered with artful choices.
Project Duration
The villa is located in Almaza Bay, a residential community on the North Coast of Egypt along the Mediterranean. The design process started started in the winter of 2018 and construction begun early 2019. The villa was delivered to the client in the summer of 2020.
Operation Flow
The foundation for the creation of this home is harmoniously infusing conversationalist pieces in a comfortable setting. As a result the Rovya is a study in the coherence of flow, function and flair. Yasmina Makram Studios' message is that standout can be purposeful, and easy can be clever. The outcome is a feature house that boasts personality and refined playfulness, the perfect home for the family that likes to host.
Research
The studio knew they had to create a home as unique as its owner. For inspiration, it turned to bold architects Gio Ponti and how he strives to constantly innovate. Thus, it was decided to make the Gio Ponti inspired custom flooring the focal feature of the house. Moreover, sharp lines and bold, contrasting colors needed to be carefully selected for an impactful design whose triangular lines are then mirrored on the entryway ceiling. Tying the design together, the triangular skylights illuminate in a design forward way intentionally using natural light to echo the marble cuttings.
Inspiration
The starting point of our inspiration was the character of our client, who reminded us of 1960s dolce vita Italy. An avid host, who has a flair for the bold, but exudes it with ease. So we forayed into the midcentury era of Italian architecture and design references. Gio Ponti’s Villa Planchart in Caracas Venezuela became our muse. A character driven home that evokes a refined and eccentric sensibility and personifies a space.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Dina Samahy, 2020. Image #2: Photographer Dina Samahy, 2020. Image #3: Photographer Dina Samahy, 2020. Image #4: Photographer Dina Samahy, 2020. Image #5: Photographer Dina Samahy, 2020.
Project Overview
Rovya Summer Home has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Yasmina Makram Ebeid was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Rovya Summer Home.
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Rovya: A Midcentury Italian Inspired Summer Home by Yasmina Makram Ebeid
Yasmina Makram Ebeid unveils Rovya, a custom residential project inspired by 1960s dolce vita Italy, located in Almaza Bay, Egypt
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