Ekaterina Sokolova
student
Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Saint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Architecture
The project aims to reveal the relationship of the planning structure of a group of houses with the natural features of the place, with the urban environment… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Effat University
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
This residential complex project offers a thoughtful and practical response to contemporary suburban living, successfully combining individual privacy with collective harmony. The arrangement of low-rise, connected houses around private land plots ensures a comfortable and safe environment, while the flexible internal layouts allow for important inclusivity features, such as ground-floor bedrooms for elderly or low-mobility residents. The restrained use of natural materials like ceramic bricks, wood, and steel elements lends the project a warm, cohesive aesthetic that integrates well with the natural surroundings. The provision of direct parking for each unit adds further functional convenience. A deeper exploration of public or semi-public outdoor spaces could enrich community interaction within the development. Overall, this proposal offers a balanced and human-centered approach to low-rise urban housing.