Weija Villa
Weija, Accra-Ghana, 2020
Crafted Habitat - AD was appointed by the Agyare’s (a Ghanaian Diasporan family)
in early July 2020 to transform their newly purchased building
at Weija in Accra. The vicinity is already developed
with predominantly residential buildings both up and down a
steep and rocky slope.
The building is an uncompleted structure and it sits halfway on a one-acre plot.
The property has been abandoned for about 5 years and so most part has to be reconstructed.
The existing uncompleted structure has 14 number rooms and spaces on ground floor; and 5 rooms and spaces on the first floor
The structure was poorly designed in terms of floor levels. It was not designed to take advantage of the slope leading to too many unplanned steps within the
ground floor and top floor. Almost 450mm stepping after each 4m distance across the ground floor.
The structure is to be demolished / remodeled, and a double Storey contemporary luxury house designed and constructed in place.
Plan
Brief Development & Feasibility Studies
Our client wanted a plush luxury residence to accommodate his family of 6 when they move to Ghana, and have enough luxury living rooms and play rooms.
Crafted Habitat were appointed to provide a full service as Architect, Lead Consultant and,
working together with the client’s
representative and other relevant
consultants as would be required.
After assessing existing building structure with it being built to accommodate 11 rooms
both initial options and through conversations with our client based on client’s needs,
we chose to have our luxury residence to accommodate the following spaces:
Ground floor:
5 to 6 number ensuite bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms,
internal courtyard and seating area well-lit to benefit from direct sunlight from roof and
bring daylight deep into the other rooms. entertainment rooms, kitchen and utility rooms.
staff rooms
First Floor:
The top floor was to be private family space and would have:
The master bedroom suite (his /hers spaces),Kids rooms, Living and dining rooms ,
Roof terrace and entertainment bar
With wide open spaces and beautiful finishing, one should be would be captivated
from the very first.
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