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Tropical Frame House

Tropical Frame

Tropical Frame House is a contemporary project in Kuwait, developed on a 600 sqm plot, redefining the relationship between architecture, climate, culture and human experience. A perforated volcanic stone envelope forms a protective frame that filters light, air, and views while reducing solar heat gain. Shaped by water, tropical planting, and shaded courtyards, a moderated microclimate emerges within. A glass bottom suspended pool allows natural light to pass through water into interior planting zones, casting dynamic reflections that animate the interior and deepen the spatial experience.

Tropical Frame House by Ahmed Habib was featured as an exceptional illustration of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Tropical Frame House was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design in 2026. The A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design accolade that honors outstanding design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.

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