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Central yard

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Project • By H A M S O OPrivate Houses

House as Holon

The city of Yazd is a fabric with a closed genetic code a built environment that has turned inward in response to climate, culture, and security. This introversion is a foundational trait that must not be forcefully opened. Both its circulation routes, with their ecological and social flows, and its buildings, with their courtyards, verandas, and semi-private spaces, share this intrinsic quality. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Though spatially distinct, they can converge within the deeper layers of the urban morphology not through imposed openness, but through calibrated and timely adjacencies.The primary aim of the project is to connect the open spaces of the pathway... More

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction officeParks/Gardens

HamHayatt Residential Complex

Architectural Theory: Spatial Authenticity, Spatial Autonomy This theory advocates for the authenticity of each space, preserving its purity along with its unique characteristics. Each space, based on its function, possesses distinct attributes in terms of proportions, form, materials, openings, color, and more, both internally and externally. These features remain intact even in juxtaposition with other spaces.The theory is based on a reinterpretation of Iranian architecture, allowing the project to adapt to its context in all aspects, including architectural identity, culture, history, climate, neighborhood relations, and sustainability. Caption Residential Units The design of the residential units is based on the theory of spatia... More

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction officePrivate Houses

Ghazaei Villa

Ghazaei villa consists of two separate residential units for the father and son’s family, which are formed around a central courtyard in order to preserve the privacy of the family.  Caption Caption Caption Caption The separation of space on each floor is in such a way that the private spaces, such as the bedrooms are located on the east side of the villa and the living room is located on the west side, between these two spaces, in addition to the private living room and kitchen which are facing the central courtyard. which has separated these two spaces from each other, a break has been created on its northern side to create an entrance for the building and vertical access.  Caption Caption... More