Olympea
house for JYH International Architects
The Residential Villa in the mountains of Lebanon is integrated with its surrounding nature. Its design consists of 2 L-shaped structures on the ground floor, which interact together to create an internal green patio, visible from all spaces in the house. This concept was thought of in order to avoid having corridors in the house, for aesthetic reasons as well as for avoiding loss of space. A cedar tree was planted in the internal patio,it being the emblem of the country found on the national flag , becoming the heart of the house.
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Unique Properties
Embedded within the topography, the composition is formed of 2 L-shaped structures interacting on the ground floor, creating an internal green patio that can be visible from anywhere in the house. Because of this, there are no corridors in the house. A Cedar tree, the emblem of Lebanon, have been placed in the internal patio, being the heart of the project.
Tags
villa, luxury, housing, architecture, design
Production Technology
the house was covered in natural stone, low emission glass, mixed with black steel for the pergolas and fireplaces
Design Challenge
The hardest part was to execute the project with having minimum impact on the existing land
Project Duration
The project started in April 2016 and will finish in October 2018
Operation Flow
The building offers comfort through its generous interior space distribution, the luxurious views, and the high end quality of the materials used for the construction.The heated flooring and the low emission glass provide an efficient heating and cooling system that allows heat exchange between the ground and the rest of the space
Research
The study started by merging two L-shaped structures to create an internal green patio, while having the basement floors embedded into the mountain in order to merge the building with its surroundings.
Inspiration
While i first visited the site, i was amazed by the beauty of the mountain, and i wanted the have the least intervention possible. This is when we decided to embed the structure into the mountain and keep the surroundings as is.
Image Credits
Joy alexandre Harb / Architect / Co-founder of JYH International ARchitects
Project Overview
Olympea house has been a Golden winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2017 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Joy Alexandre Harb was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2018, a testament to excellence of their work Olympea house.
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Olympea Villa by Joy Alexandre Harb Wins Golden A' Design Award for Innovative Mountain Integration
Beirut-based architect Joy Alexandre Harb has been honored with the Golden A' Design Award 2018 for Olympea, a luxury villa seamlessly embedded within the Lebanese mountains, showcasing a groundbreaking approach to sustainable architecture by minimizing environmental impact and celebrating local heritage.
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