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Undone: A Tehran House with a Story in Every Wall

Modern interior with concrete pillars, staircase, and ambient lighting.

Embark on a journey with “Undone,” a house distinctive for its raw aesthetic in Tehran, Iran. Designed by Ontic Works Inc. in 2021, this project reimagines traditional living spaces. Amid socio-economic adversity, it stands as a monument to resilience, blending generations of history within its walls. Beyond its rugged facade, Undone harmoniously accommodates living, working, and dancing, challenging conventional privacy norms and fostering communal bonds.

Amjad Villa: Blending History with Modernity in Iran

Amjad Villa: Blending History with Modernity in Iran

Amjad Villa, a 100-year-old Tehran landmark, emerges anew under Gera Studio Architects‘ vision. This house marries its historic essence with contemporary design.

Original bearing brick walls and wooden beams are preserved, seamlessly linking eras. A unique axis ties the home to its garden, highlighted by a pool and TV room. The new floor adds a bedroom, terrace, library, and a distinct kitchen, emphasizing the structure’s age-old allure. The reimagined basement, previously a cellar, now serves as a distinctive suite, symbolizing a blend of tradition and innovation, where recycled materials meet revived memories.

13Chenar Residential by Mado Architects

13Chenar Residential by Mado Architects

Unveiling a masterful work of contemporary architecture in the heart of Tehran, Iran, the 13Chenar Residential project by Mado Architects revolutionizes urban living spaces. This striking apartment building, initially faced with construction and design challenges, is now a testimony to innovative design solutions.

Adapting the bubble deck system, the architects shifted the structural elements to the slab edges, thereby liberating the interior and granting end-users the freedom to shape their own spaces. The building features a layered design concept with a unique “ring” around each unit for enhanced privacy and a strong connection with nature, all perched on a 1.4m depth cantilever slab. Here, life unfolds within the carefully crafted layers of curtain wall, vault abstraction, windows, and shear walls – a vibrant dance between dynamism and tranquillity.