صنم

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Project • By maandoffice • Apartments

Corner Apartment

1. Inspirations and Key Concepts The project is located on a narrow plot of 7.5 × 25.5 meters in a dense street of Mashhad, Iran, dominated by repetitive classical façades. From the outset, three central questions guided the design: How can we introduce change and impact within a street characterized by kitsch classical façades?How can we design a tall, narrow volume to engage with light and spatial fluidity?How can we transform municipal regulations—specifically the mandatory 45-degree setback—into opportunities for formal expression?The design embraces these limitations as catalysts for creativity. The imposed 45-degree cut became a dynamic surface, repeated and multiplied across the façade, shapin... More

Project • By maandoffice • Villages

Living on the Edge

The project Living on the Edge of Now is situated in the historic Pirsara neighborhood of Rasht, once a vital trade route between Rasht and Fuman, characterized by an urban fabric shaped during the Qajar period. The streets, formed by interconnected small squares, gradually expand into major civic nodes such as Sabzeh Meydan and Municipality Square. These spaces have historically fostered the social life of the city, guiding human behavior from individual interactions to civic gatherings. :Alireza Yadollahi Three key questions shaped the design process: 1.      How should architecture engage with the history and transformation of its urban context? 2.      What is the project’s response to the loc... More