Studio VDGA has completed the House of Courtyards villa in the Dubai Hills, Dubai.

Set in the city of gold, Dubai, the House of Courtyards was said to be "one of the most challenging projects considering the diverse architectural languages the city follows."

"Every attempt [was] made to remain honest with the contextual relevance of the project," said Studio VDGA.

The house plan is dotted with a series of courtyards and water bodies (for passive cooling) that breathe life into the spaces.

Sun paths and summer and winter solstices were also elaborately studied to create climatically conducive environments in the villa.

This project has been longlisted in the house (urban) category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: Studio VDGA
Project: House of Courtyards, Dubai Hills