Babak Abdolghafari, Mona Afrazi, Forooq Seyyedi, Mojgan Moradi, Rashin Hosseini
student
Dehkhoda university Qazvin
Islamic Republic of Iran
Architecture
In the green plains of Guilan, the flow of humid Mediterranean air surrounded by the Alborz mountains, on the one hand, and the evaporation cycle of the… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
This residential project demonstrates a masterful integration of architecture, landscape, and local identity within the lush environment of northern Iran. The villa’s design is both restrained and poetic, responding sensitively to the natural terrain and climate while offering a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Iranian architectural principles. The use of orientation, shading, and cross-ventilation reflects a deep awareness of passive environmental strategies.
The spatial organization of the villa promotes fluidity between indoor and outdoor living, with thoughtful use of courtyards, terraces, and framed views that engage directly with the surrounding landscape. The choice of materials—likely drawing from local palettes and textures—supports both ecological responsiveness and aesthetic harmony. Structurally, the villa appears to balance openness with privacy, creating a serene and highly livable domestic environment.
Overall, Abkenar Villa is an architecturally mature and contextually grounded project that successfully combines cultural sensitivity with spatial elegance. It stands as an exemplary model of regionally informed contemporary housing.