Yal Living / AGi ArchitectsSave this picture! Nelson GarridoArchitects: AGi ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:11000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Nelson Garrido More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The "Yal Living" building has, without a doubt, been a real challenge. This housing complex on a long and narrow plot has been designed for most homes to enjoy sea views, where the narrowest faades are those parallel to the beach. With restrictive local planning regulations that only allow building up to three floors, we chose a horizontal hierarchy with a tiered arrangement of homes and views.Save this picture!The traditional housing block model with homes on the exterior and internal circulations inside was not an option due to the barriers posed by adjacent neighbors to the south and north, and views to the exterior were not guaranteed. After several design approaches, the closed block model was fragmented and we decided to use the circulations as a separating element towards the neighbors on the south side, also the most exposed by Kuwait's arid climate. All the rooms in each home face north and are staggered so that the living rooms occupy the corners and enjoy the sea views.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Different residential typologies were included arranged on three levels and creating different outdoor public or private green spaces, around which the shared services are distributed, such as the pool or gym. The basement is used for parking and service facilities. Beach facing units have with direct access to the beach from their ground floor gardens.Save this picture!Save this picture!The material quality of the project is characterized by the curved elements that work as shades for the openings and windows, as well as the brick in reddish tones used on the outer envelope, contrasting with the white ceramic of the interior spaces that provides luminosity to all the circulation spaces.Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Messilah, KuwaitLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeAGi ArchitectsOfficeMaterialBrickMaterials and TagsPublished on February 06, 2025Cite: "Yal Living / AGi Architects" 06 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026498/yal-living-agi-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream