The Fold by Tkdp pops up in Jumeirah district

 

Architectural studio Tkdp – Tariq Khayyat Design Partners presents The Fold, a low-rise urban development along Al Wasl Road in Dubai‘s Jumeirah district. Comprising 28 terraced townhouses, The Fold seeks to redefine residential living in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council, introducing a new architectural paradigm that seamlessly integrates sophistication, refinement, and inclusivity. The design draws from the elegant simplicity of a field of tulips, deviating from the repetitive architectural language that has characterized the neighborhood for the past 50 years. Tkdp’s approach involves extensive research to address the social, environmental, and lifestyle needs of residents, resulting in a design that stands out for its daring yet functional solutions. 

twenty-eight curved townhouses compose the fold residential complex in dubai
all images by Luke Hayes

 

 

long central axis organizes the terraced townhouses

 

The townhouses feature bespoke 12m double-curved Glass Reinforced Polymer components, resembling connecting points that bring cohesion to the overall ensemble. Tkdp enhances the design with Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems for a silky finish and improved insulation, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and thermal performance. The residences, organized along a 200-meter central axis, promote community-building through a wide pedestrian artery, offering a platform for interaction, socializing, and sports activities.

twenty-eight curved townhouses compose the fold residential complex in dubai
the houses are organized along a 200-meter central axis

 

 

terraces incorporate wooden louvers for shade and privacy

 

Each villa, boasting three or four bedrooms, incorporates high ceilings, spacious living and entertainment areas, and a screened private garden on the ground floor. The upper floor features wood-powder-coated aluminum louvers for shade and privacy on balconies connected to bedrooms, walk-in wardrobes, and bathrooms. To enhance the overall residential experience, the roof serves as a fully accessible terrace and spa with a secluded jacuzzi, providing panoramic views of Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, and the Jumeirah area. The Fold redefines urban living and fosters a sense of community engagement in its immediate surroundings.

twenty-eight curved townhouses compose the fold residential complex in dubai
the upper floors feature wood-powder-coated aluminum louvers

twenty-eight curved townhouses compose the fold residential complex in dubai
the concept revolves around elegant simplicity

twenty-eight curved townhouses compose the fold residential complex in dubai
the townhouses feature bespoke double-curved GRP components

twenty-eight curved townhouses compose the fold residential complex in dubai
the roof serves as a fully accessible terrace

 

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main entrance front view
main entrance front view
pathway
pathway
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street view
floor plans
floor plans
roof plan
roof plan
site plan
site plan

project info:

 

name: The Fold

architect: Tkdp – Tariq Khayyat Design Partners | @tkdp.design

client: A.R.M Holding
design lead: Tariq Khayyat & Xiaosheng Li
design team: Sarah Asif, Mohamed Fahmy, Louai Jaber, Ahmed Yakout, Abdulrhman Al Howash, Abdulrhman Ibrahim, Bana Mansour, Omar Kaddourah

architect of record & engineering: Al Khawajah engineering consultancy
facade & sustainability: Drees & Sommer
architectural lighting: Delta Lighting solutions
general contractor: AROMA
GRP & GRC sub-contractor: Arabian Profile
location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

photography: Luke Hayes | @lukehayesphotography

 

 

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom