The Fold

The Fold is a low rise urban development comprising of 28 terraced townhouses arranged along the prime Al Wasl Road in the Jumeirah district, one of the most sought after areas in Dubai, renowned for its high-end yet diverse urban fabric and relaxed atmosphere. The Fold aims to redefine the residential offering in the UAE as well as in the GCC area, establishing a new architectural paradigm subtlety combining sophistication, refinement, and inclusivity, furthering the social, infrastructural and environmental progress the region has witnessed over the past century.

The residence’s three levels have been terraced to reflect the site topography and allow basement level to benefit from a direct access to the spacious surrounding landscape. Tkdp’s approach has been guided by extensive research and investigation of the site and its wider existing context. The main challenge was to coherently address the social, environmental and lifestyle needs and aspirations of the residents, through more daring yet functional design solutions, steering away from the otherwise repetitive architectural language that has shaped the neighbourhood over the past 50 years. The design ideally resembles the simple yet striking elegance of a field of tulips, orderly aligned to Al Wasl Road. The 28 townhouses are organised along a 200-metre central axis; a wide pedestrian artery offering an escape from the busy Al Wasl Road and its surrounding, while also facilitating interaction between neighbours: a platform for people to meet, socialise, and engage in sport activities, fostering a truly new approach in terms of community-building, nurturing dialogue and creating a sense of real togetherness which is currently lacking in the immediate adjacencies and beyond.