The village of Langar is located in the Mahan district near Kerman, Iran. It is known for its valuable historical sites, including the mausoleum of Sheikh Abdolsalam, an ancient refrigerator, and inward-looking houses with historical significance. The Avand Villa garden is situated in the new part of the village.
The design of the Avand Villa garden, which serves as a weekend getaway and a venue for friendly gatherings, was influenced by several important factors. These factors shaped the idea and the process of its design.
First factor: The traditional architecture of the village and its inward-looking houses.
Second factor: The presence of a nearby stream and mountains in the northeast.
Third factor: The client's request for the possibility of constructing the building in different stages.
Fourth factor: The client's request for the design of private spaces that are separate from each other.
Therefore, the idea of designing the Avand Villa garden was developed in harmony with the traditional architecture of the old village, while also being contemporary and responsive to the above factors.
The design placed an inward-looking, volumetric structure in the southwest corner of the land. Each wing of the structure was separated by corridors, which served as communication axes between the interior and the garden. This design allowed for the possibility of dividing the structure and constructing it in stages. Furthermore, all wings had diverse views of the garden and allowed natural light to enter.
One of the wings, which faced the garden, was removed to maximize the connection with the garden, and a pool was placed inside a cube to preserve privacy from the neighboring houses.
Finally, in the design of this structure, we can observe familiar arch-shaped corridors that incorporate simple, white cubes. These cubes are situated along these corridors, creating a beautiful inward pull towards the center courtyard.
