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News • News • 25 Apr 2022
Iran’s Dasht-e-Chehel Villa evocatively explores indoor to outdoor connections in a cold climate
In Mosha, Tehran Province, Iran, the Dasht-e-Chehel Villa by 35-51 ARCHITECTURE Office explores indoor and outdoor connections in a cold climate. The design allows users to experience the sensory visual, and psychological connection of the outdoors while remaining sheltered and dry.
Arash akhtaran
The building is oriented in a north-south direction with the most beautiful views being towards the north.
By making a diagonal cut along the longitudinal sides of the building, the architects succeeded in bringing the north view to the centre of the building. Further to this, an outdoor roof projecting towards the yard allows for the usage of space during snow and rain while alternatively protecting from the intensity of midday... More
Project • By SPECIAL SPACE STUDIO • Private Houses
MOSHA TWIN VILLA
Inspiration from vernacular architecture concepts is always a challenge for architectures. We believe that shouldn’t see this from formal perspective and in this project we seek to apply Iranian vernacular architecture’s taste in modern space.
On the other hand, the client’s order is about designing two villas in one site. By designing a common yard and enclosing stairs which is combined with site energy, different stages in different levels was created. This leads us to a variety of open, semi open, private and public spaces that affects the interior spaces. This special consideration of site, caused a coexistence, companion and neighborhood of two villas.
Project is about design of two villas in a... More