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Project Name: Villa Shivnani
Location: Dubai Hills UAE
Date completed: June 2021
Interior Designer/ Designer: Helen Kristina Skea
Construction Company: BW Interiors (Interior Fit-Out) Dubai, UAE
Other companies involved: Wallace Whittle Ltd (MEP) & John Cullen Lighting Design

The Foundation of this 7 Bedroom Luxury Dubai Hills Villa project by Infinite Architects Interior Design Urban Planning was grounded by the following four corner stones: the client’s vision, the designer’s translation, the fit-out contractor’s execution, and the passion and energy of the project team. The design inspiration this was ‘The Tree of Life’, a concept born from nature and translated into a sophisticated interior mood and style that flows seamlessly between the internal and external spaces. This design language permeates the interior, changing texture, hue and intensity as dictated by the function and mood of each individual space. The atmosphere pervading the villa is tranquil and harmonious with a feeling of relaxation and luxury. This is the ultimate in open plan living.

Upon entry, the proportions of the double volume lobby provide a dramatic introduction. The eye is lead to the focal point of the villa – a central ten-meter-high enclosed courtyard with a bespoke sculptural timber feature which covers the space. Sunlight brings about a play of light and shadow that fills the courtyard, highlighting its dramatic proportions and spilling out into the neighbouring spaces on two floors. Adjoining areas are linked to the courtyard by elegant metal lined portals with large pivoting ribbed oak wall panels. Infinite blurs the transition between spaces, giving rise to a free-flowing interior.

The identity of each individual space is retained and defined using pure forms; the juxtaposition of vertical and horizontal planes, accentuated through use of light and shadow. Interior spaces are connected to the external entertainment areas, gardens, and pool through tall bi-fold doors. The private family living and bedroom areas on the upper floor are scaled to be warm and welcoming, where the interiors retain the shared design language, yet are moulded to be more intimate through the rich fabrics, luxurious stone surfaces and subtle lighting.

The Basement is focused on exciting the senses. It is divided between areas of entertainment and areas of relaxation and wellness. Infinite have moulded the entertainment areas to evoke a sense of drama, defined by rich dark hues, textured and embossed finishes, and discrete focused lighting. The Whiskey Bar features a copper rolled top bar and whiskey barrels shipped from the States as a feature wall display, and bespoke wine cellar. These areas have a sense of tradition, superimposed with the latest in audio-visual entertainment technology. The relaxation and wellness areas are softer with lighter tones, tactile finishes and soft even lighting.

The success of the project resulted from the formation of an exceptional team who followed the project from inception to completion, with the client being an integral part of the design process. The importance of attention to detail and quality of execution resulted in an exceptional villa. The clients’ vision was flawlessly interpreted by Infinite and exquisitely executed by BW Interiors. The building was transformed from bare shell into a high value 7 Bedroom Luxury Villa.