Auer also had to accommodate the couple’s impressive art collection, composed of works by local artists and artists from the Arab world, some of whom were discovered 30 or 40 years ago, long before they became famous. A neutral palette was chosen to highlight the bright colours of the paintings on the walls.Despite the very urban setting of this Amman home, which is in a central neighbourhood of the city, you at once feel like you are in the heart of an oasis. This impression is further enhanced by the garden and swimming pool. “Initially, the house was built on a site where there was nothing and then the city gradually expanded around it in an incredible way,” says Auer. “We redesigned the swimming pool and gazebo and added a bar. Just like at an estate in Palm Springs, you can sip a piña colada while enjoying the view.”
Light plays an important role in the interior design, and depending on the time of day the family may move from one room to another. In this project, Auer also wanted to emphasise differences in the rhythm of spaces and their volumes, which are highlighted by a variety of arches. There are also more contemporary touches, such as the staircase, which has been completely redesigned as it originally had a large, too traditional wrought-iron banister.
