Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design Alma Residence Private Villa by Fayez Jazmati Alma Residence is a private villa designed for a family in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The villa is organized around a central core, a double height indoor space that all rooms face. The core is placed to receive solar exposure and natural ventilation, bringing light and warmth into the whole house. Open plan layouts and further double height spaces are framed by a sequence of arches in varied sizes. The villa covers 1800 square meters on a plot of 3256 square meters. AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Adobe Photoshop were used for planning, modeling and rendering.