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PHOTOGRAPHY: JIM BARTSCH ARCHITECT: MCCLEAN DESIGN
For a concrete example of McClean Design’ s modern home building expertise on a global scale, Brett Loehmann, Principal, shares insights from a recent project the company undertook in Dubai.“ Contemporary design is about pushing boundaries. With everything we are learning these days about wellness and the importance of natural light, we continuously strive to challenge these limits while working within the codes set before us to create spaces that people truly enjoy. This philosophy directly influences our work in Dubai, where we have consistently returned for various projects over the past five years. Dubai is a unique place that constantly pushes architectural boundaries, from skyscrapers to one-of-a-kind buildings. Residential contemporary architecture has flourished there in the last five years, and we feel fortunate to be part of this evolution. This is particularly exciting to us as we often face restrictions on what we can build in California, but in Dubai, we can construct anything we can imagine. The availability of labor and their ingenuity allow for extraordinary designs. While we may encounter pushback, as we do in the US, in Dubai, if there is a consensus, local contractors can bring ambitious visions to life. Our role is to collaborate and navigate the challenges to realize our vision.
“ We currently have a project nearing completion in Dubai, which involves several homes within a larger community. While we typically focus on single-family, one-off designs, this opportunity has allowed us to create a plan and explore several ways to make it work with different materials. Through this experience, we have become more familiar with the Dubai environment, preparing us for future projects there. Similarly, we worked on another project that has challenged us to think differently about how we design houses. Typically, our homes feature stunning views or open directly
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