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The interior of the home is not decorated with expensive museum pieces but is instead filled with ordinary functional and traditional decor.
The variety of materials utilized in the construction and finishing of the home is astonishing. Angawi is a master at combining materials, textures, and shapes. Many of the home's objects are quite old, such as a 300 year old carved door at the entrance.
Also used throughout the home are stained glass, arches, and colored lighting. Pillows, carpets, and varied accessories complete the finishing touches in every room of the house.
Intricately carved wooden architectural details and Moroccan style lamps are just some of the features that all work together to make this home very special.
Angawi designed the house to fully take advantage of the prevailing winds in Jeddah, which naturally flow from the north and the west, to keep the air stream circulating throughout the entire house much of the year. This cuts down on the need for air conditioning in this hot climate.
The living space in this home is maximized and made good use of, with nooks and crannies used for built in seating areas, planters, and even a rooftop garden.
Angawi graciously opens his amazing home to visitors mainly arranged through special group tours.
Wow, I love it. Its gorgeous! Especially the outside. MashAllah
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I have always like this type of design. There is sense of beauty, a feel of home and warmth to it without be overly done.
ReplyDeleteVery welcoming place to live as far as the home is concerned. :)
this is a piece of beauty. thnx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOverwhelming beauty Susie. I see some elements of the Arab influence in Spanish decor, even to some shapes and patterns in my own house. But this home is such a feast for the eyes that I'm sure you had an enjoyable visit there. Photos are beautiful. And thanks for your visit. I'll be back there very soon. Sharon.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon - Great to hear from you. I know where you live, there is lots of Arab influence. I'd love to visit there one day...
DeleteLovely house. I've read some of Angawi's comments on the new construction in Mecca and I agree with him completely. One article has him calling the clock tower stupid. Given that there are traditional styles that are suitable why emulate London or Las Vegas? I think he is a voice crying in the wilderness. I find it odd that in a country where Western values are often needlessly criticized, the one place that they are importing them wholesale is in Mecca.
ReplyDeleteJerry - I also agree with Angawi about what has happened in Mecca. I think much of the construction has been ill advised. That clock tower is a prime example of how confounding many things can be here in this confusing place.
DeleteLovely house ! mashaAllah
ReplyDeleteAmazing house!!
ReplyDeleteLove the style, and that pool, WOW
Absolutely beautiful! I love the light and nature within the home. I always wondered how the bedu could move from open spaces, to the walled-in prisons which are the modern homes. This gives me a feeling of openess and peace.
ReplyDeleteLovely :)
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