WINNERS ANNOUNCED

 

Semira

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architecture
  • Company/Firm
    ISTO
  • Lead Designer
    Bogdan Kostelnyi
  • Other Designer(s)
    Kateryna Bilous
  • Construction Company
    BCI (Build Corp Interiors)
  • Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SEMIRA is a villa conceived as an architectural art dimension, where space transforms into a multi-layered journey of meaning and emotion. Its name refers to Semira, the mythical guardian of gardens, whose palaces concealed “celestial ceilings” with encrypted messages. Every step here unveils a new story, turning conventional planning into a unique experiential narrative.

The heart of the villa is a cube, greeting visitors at the entrance. Four terrace zones embody the elements, shaping the character of the space. Each offers a distinct mood, sensation, and state. Spanning 3,500 m², the villa’s interiors form a cohesive narrative line, where every turn reveals a new perspective.

The villa is rich in symbols: references to natural forms in furniture contours and light lines, allusions to contemporary art that appear only from certain angles, meaningful material combinations inspiring self-transcendence, and sculptural ceilings that function as art objects. Minute details act as encrypted messages from the creator, visible only to the attentive eye.

SEMIRA is a living experience where art and space merge, each step unveiling a new secret and a personal story.




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