Close-up view of the upper exterior of a modern house in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad, highlighting a large rectangular section with a decorative screen made of projecting red bricks arranged in a dynamic pattern. Above this section is cladding made of light-colored, textured travertine stone. A small window is visible on the right. The sky is blue with white clouds.
Exterior view of a modern house in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad, showing the building from a corner angle. The upper right features a large decorative screen made of red bricks with a travertine-clad section above. The main part of the building on the left has a light-colored rendered finish with dark-framed windows and a balcony with a metal railing and an air conditioning unit. The lower section is clad in red bricks. The sky is blue with scattered clouds.
CLIENT

Mrs. Shams

LOCATION

Undefined

Project Type

Residential

Covered Area

Undefined

Status

2020 - 2021

Tags
Architecture design - Interior design - Electrical design - Plumbing design

Modern Architecture in DHA Phase 2: A Study in Brick and Light

Architects aim to create homes rich in natural light and space, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and client desires. This project in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad, focused on transforming a simple request into a well-lit sanctuary, demonstrating how design can be truly life-changing. Our goal was to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor spaces while ensuring privacy.

The master plan features an open layout with additional rooms, centered around a courtyard. This central element is crucial, flooding the home with natural light and facilitating cross-ventilation, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. The courtyard also serves as a flexible space for gatherings. Sustainability was integrated with concealed solar energy, providing comfort and reducing environmental impact.

The modern facade design is key to the home’s identity, using clean lines and a striking geometric brick pattern. Strategic glass placement connects the interior and exterior, enhancing the play of light. Inside, particularly on the first floor, tenant privacy was prioritized with a separate entrance and carefully positioned windows around the courtyard.

The client expressed great satisfaction, especially with the exterior’s design and functionality. This home successfully blends openness, natural light, and privacy, standing out as an architectural gem. It exemplifies how integrating thoughtful planning, facade design, and interior details results in spaces that are truly exceptional.

Full front view of a modern 10 Marla house in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The house has a distinctive facade with a lower section clad in red bricks and an upper section featuring a large decorative screen made of projecting red bricks and light-colored cladding (appears to be travertine). The house has dark-framed windows and a wooden front door. In the foreground is a modern grey metal gate with square cutouts and a light-colored boundary wall with a decorative brick insert matching the house facade. Small plants are visible in the garden area. The sky above is partly cloudy.
Architectural rendering of a modern 10 Marla house in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The front view shows a two-story house with a facade featuring a large decorative screen made of red bricks and sections with light-colored stone or marble cladding. There are large windows and a prominent entrance area with a cantilevered canopy over a car parked in the driveway.
Side view of a modern 10 Marla house in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The image shows the right side of the house with its distinctive upper section featuring a decorative red brick screen and light-colored cladding (appears to be travertine). The lower part of the house is clad in red bricks.
Close-up view of the right side of a modern house facade in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The image shows the upper section featuring a large decorative screen made of red bricks with light-colored cladding (appears to be travertine) on the right. Next to the brick screen is a large dark-framed window with a metal railing balcony in front.
Side view photograph of a modern 10 Marla house in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The house has a multi-level design with sections clad in red bricks, light-colored cladding (appears to be travertine), and smooth rendering.
Close-up photograph of the upper right section of a modern house facade in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The image prominently shows a large decorative screen made of red bricks with a geometric pattern, adjacent to a section with light-colored stone or travertine cladding. Below and to the right are a large dark-framed window and a balcony with a metal railing. Red brick cladding is visible below. Part of a white boundary wall and some green foliage are in the foreground.
Vertical photograph showing the exterior of Shams House in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The image focuses on the upper facade with its distinctive red brick screen and light-colored cladding (likely travertine). Below, the light-colored boundary wall is visible, featuring a smaller matching decorative brick insert. The dark metal gate is seen on the left.
Vertical photograph showing a modern house exterior in DHA Phase 2, Islamabad. The image focuses on the upper facade with its distinctive red brick screen and light-colored cladding (likely travertine). Below, a section of the white boundary wall and a dark metal gate are visible. The house extends further back on the right. The sky above is blue with white clouds.