Terrace • Ashjar E1, Ashjar, Al Barari, Dubai, UAE
This balcony now offers a full sensory experience. Porous sound-stone panels line the perimeter, reducing echo and adding texture. A light-rill water feature provides gentle movement and soft, whispering sounds. Seating integrates subtle diffusers, releasing calming, earthy scents.
Floor textures vary underfoot, creating a changing acoustic soundscape with each step. A discreet heat-haze screen offers privacy and adjusts thermal perception. A thick, hand-knotted jute rug absorbs sound and adds tactile warmth. Each element serves a specific sensory purpose.
This space actively engages sight, sound, and touch.
Design Philosophy
This design prioritizes full sensory engagement. Experiential Design principles guide every material and feature choice. Acoustic Crafting shapes the soundscape, from dampening panels to varied floor textures. This approach creates a subtle, multi-layered interaction for the user.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first draws to the expansive urban and natural views beyond the railing. You step onto varied floor textures, each altering your footfall sound. Then you settle into the cushioned seating, engaging with subtle scents.
Light Study
Morning light floods the balcony from the east, highlighting the sound-stone's texture. In the evening, the sun sets to the west, casting long shadows across the textured floor. The integrated light-rill feature offers a gentle glow as natural light fades.
Living Vignette
The faint aroma of cedar wood drifts from the seat as a light breeze rustles through the nearby tree. The gentle splash of the light-rill water feature accompanies the soft crunch of your step on the textured floor.
Material Palette
Porous sound-stone composite: This material feels textured and effectively dampens ambient noise. It develops a subtle, natural patina over years of exposure.
Weather-resistant fabrics: These fabrics offer varied tactile sensations, from rough linen to soft bouclé. They withstand sun and elements, maintaining integrity for years.
Hand-knotted jute rug: This thick, textured fiber feels grounding underfoot and absorbs sound. It softens and develops a lighter character with time.
