Saeed Amini

advisor

Tehran University of Art

United Arab Emirates

I am an architect, researcher, and architectural critic who views architecture not merely as a… more

The project presents a poetic and expressive residential concept built around the metaphor of a “landed bird,” and this narrative is successfully reflected in the overall silhouette, the roof geometry, and the gently unfolding volumes. The architectural form achieves a notable sense of lightness and horizontality, creating a dialogue between the building and the surrounding landscape. The two-wing planning strategy unifying private and shared functions around a central hall, balcony, and attic forms a clear spatial hierarchy and supports the idea of family gathering as a core theme. The façade composition, with its sweeping rooflines, accent glazing, and transparent connections, reinforces the project’s emphasis on openness and movement. Renderings effectively convey the atmosphere of calmness and expansiveness, and the interior views demonstrate a coherent material palette that aligns with the exterior architectural expression. However, the relationship between the conceptual metaphor and some interior spatial decisions could be articulated with greater precision, as certain interior zones lack the dynamism embodied in the exterior form. Additionally, circulation between levels particularly around the central stair would benefit from stronger visual articulation to reinforce its symbolic role as the heart of the home. Further refinement of structural logic and detailing is recommended to ensure that the elegant roof geometry can be realistically achieved without compromising the delicacy of the design. Overall, the project conveys a strong conceptual identity, a confident formal language, and a thoughtful approach to family-oriented living, with opportunities for further development in functional clarity and architectural detailing.

While the architectural metaphor and overall form are compelling, the project would benefit from clearer functional articulation within both wings and more precise transitions between private and communal areas. The interior circulation especially around the central stair and its connection to the attic needs stronger spatial definition to match the clarity of the exterior form. Some interior spaces feel more neutral than expressive; introducing subtle volumetric shifts, material contrasts, or controlled lighting strategies could reinforce the narrative of movement and lightness presented in the concept. The extensive roof planes, although visually striking, require further structural refinement to ensure their feasibility and to avoid visual heaviness at certain junctions. Strengthening the relationship between interior layouts and the unique roof geometry would create a more cohesive architectural language. Finally, the outdoor terraces and semi-open spaces could be more meaningfully integrated with the interior program through adjusted floor levels, landscape anchoring, or improved shading strategies, allowing the project’s strong conceptual intentions to fully translate into functional, lived experience.
03.12.2025