UAE

Soto Grande

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Project Brief

Soto Grande is a landmark residential development in Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah, comprising two towers linked by a signature central bridge and oriented to maximize views of the Persian Gulf, lagoon, and golf course.

The project creates a calm, human-centric living environment defined by clear circulation and amenity-driven daily life, expressed through a simple and refined architectural language.

The design is guided by simplicity, orientation, and human experience, taking shape as two slender towers positioned to frame uninterrupted views of the Persian Gulf, lagoon, and golf course. A signature central bridge links the towers, acting as both an architectural focal point and a visual anchor within the landscape. Sweeping balconies extend living spaces outward, strengthening the relationship between interior and exterior environments.​At ground level, the main lobby transitions seamlessly into a layered Japanese garden, creating a continuous sequence from arrival to landscape and leisure spaces. Carefully positioned cores preserve key view corridors, while stepped outdoor areas shape a calm coastal residence defined by clarity, comfort, and connection to its surroundings.​

Project Info

Two slender towers rise with restrained elegance, linked by a signature central bridge. Horizontal balconies and contrasting materials reinforce the bridge as a defining landmark visible from the city and sea.

Guided by a “veil of time” approach, the interiors use natural materials and linear patterns to create calm, flowing spaces that connect seamlessly to the outdoors. Warm wood and stone finishes enhance continuity and spatial richness.​

Layered courtyards, terraces, and gardens integrate wellness, leisure, and play into a continuous, accessible flow that supports an engaging coastal living experience.​

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

      Project Management Director

    • Khalid Telfah

      Associate Senior Architect

    • Tarek Daker

      ID Director / AWD - Founder & Director

    • Mohamed Hesham

      Structural Design Manager

    • Fadi Bitar

      Design Manager | Interior Design

    • Sohaila Elazhary

      BIM Practice Manager | ID

    • Samar Dahdouh

      Concept & Creative Lead / AWD - Managing Partner & Creative Director

    • Ammar Faroug Mohamed

      BIM Manager

    • Ahmed Hosieny

      Technical Manager

    • Khaled Ismael

      MEP Manager

    • Myca Yutuc

      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

      Senior Interior Designer

    • Marwa Shawky Mohamed Abdelghaffar

      Interior Architect

    • Yasna Tari

      FF&E Interior Designer

    • Anwar Al Zoubi

      Junior 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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