UAE

Soto Grande

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Project Brief

Soto Grande is envisioned as a landmark residential development in Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah, set between the Persian Gulf, lagoon, and golf course. The ambition was to create a calm, human-centric living environment shaped by panoramic views and clear circulation.​

The project places strong emphasis on amenity-driven daily life, expressed through a simple and refined architectural language.​

The design takes shape as two slender towers, oriented to frame uninterrupted views of the sea, lagoon, and landscape. A signature central bridge links the towers, acting as both an architectural focal point and a moment of connection. Sweeping balconies extend living spaces outward, strengthening the indoor–outdoor relationship.​
At ground level, arrival transitions seamlessly into a layered Japanese garden, setting a calm rhythm from the first moment. Carefully positioned cores preserve key view corridors, while stepped outdoor and leisure spaces form a continuous sequence of shared experiences, shaping a coastal residence defined by clarity, comfort, and connection to place.

Project Info

Two slender towers rise with restrained elegance, linked by a central bridge. Horizontal balconies and contrasting materials highlight the bridge, creating a landmark visible from the city and sea.​

Design Development

The design shapes residential, office, and amenity volumes from a simple mass. Rotated forms frame sea and Downtown views, while terraces, podiums, and a central plaza unite community and landscape.​

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Arrival, lobby, and amenities flow through layered spaces of greenery and water, connecting gardens, outdoor areas, and leisure zones into an engaging journey for residents.​

The development unfolds as interconnected towers, bridge, gardens, and pools, orchestrating circulation and form into a cohesive, human-centered design.​

“At Soto Grande, every element — from the rotation of the towers and the sweeping balconies to the central bridge and landscaped podium — was carefully placed to enhance views, connectivity, and comfort. It’s more than apartments; it’s a human-centered environment where architecture, landscape, and daily life come together.”

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  • Team

    • Khaled Alshamaa

      Founder & Principal

    • Hamdi Adam

      Founder & Managing Director

    • Ahmad Feras Arar

      Head of Project Management Unit

    • Angela Abelgas

      Assistant Project Manager

    • Khalid Telfah

      Associate Senior Architect

    • Tarek Daker

      ID Director / AWD - Founder & Director

    • Mohamed Hesham

      Structural Design Manager

    • Fadi Bitar

      AWD - Interior Design Manager

    • Sohaila Elazhary

      AWD - BIM Technical Project Lead

    • Samar Dahdouh

      AWD - Conceptual Lead / Managing Partner

    • Ammar Faroug Mohamed

      BIM Manager

    • Ahmed Hosieny

      Technical Manager

    • Khaled Ismael

      MEP Manager

    • Myca Yutuc

      AWD - FF & E Manager

    • Mohid Hussain Rashid Hussain

      Design Architect

    • Mohamed Osama Ali Hefny

      Senior Technical Architect

    • Mohamed Sayed Moawad Abdelhamid

      Technical Architect

    • Myka Angela Francisco Luna

      AWD - Senior Interior Designer

    • Marwa Shawky Mohamed Abdelghaffar

      AWD - Interior Designer

    • Yasna Tari

      AWD - Interior Designer

    • Anwar Al Zoubi

      AWD - Interior Designer

  • Sub-consultants

    • Al Zein Design and Engineering Consultant

      AOR CONSULTANT

    • EMS Engineering Consultants

      STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT

    • SEED Engineering Consultancy

      MEP CONSULTANT

    • ZILLA STUDIO

      LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT

    • Profire Safety Consultants

      FLS CONSULTANT

    • IBECE Group

      FAÇADE CONSULTANTS

    • PAPL Corp

      VERTICAL CONSULTANT

    • VNC

      TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY CONSULTANT

    • LET Design

      LIGHTNING CONSULTAN

    • DSP

      ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT

    • HQS Cost Management

      COST MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

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