Cleft House in Abdullah Al-Salem, Kuwait features refined architecture by TAEP/AAP. Designed in 2023, the house leverages light, voids, and sculptural geometry as foundational elements, shaping spatial experience and the house’s relationship to its environment while responding effectively to climate.
The volumetric composition features contrasting white exterior and dark steel perimeter fence, with hierarchy of openings tailored to functions, reflecting connection to urban fabric and balancing transparency with seclusion.
TAEP/AAP has updated the traditional architecture of the Northern Gulf with a cylindrical house surrounded by towering walls in Al Khiran, Kuwait. Designed in 2023, White Fortress contrasts its arid surroundings with an interior filled with spacious rooms, views of the Gulf Sea, and various oval-shaped patios and gardens. A rooftop tower acts as a “seacoast lighthouse”, framing sandy vistas.
In the serene landscapes of Al Khiran, Kuwait, the Tent House by TAEP/AAP fuses age-old Arabian traditions with contemporary design. Drawing inspiration from historic family getaways to the desert and seaside, this architectural marvel embodies the essence of shelter and communal bonding.
Balancing shade and light, privacy and transparency, the Tent House offers an oasis-like retreat, bridging the comforts of modern living with the warmth of familial gatherings.