IWAN Residential Building Year : 2021 Location : Mashhad, Iran Professional / Individual Project My Role: Conceptual development, Design and Technical drawing An IWAN in Iranian architecture means “a
rectangular hall or space, usually vaulted, walled on three sides, with one end entirely open.” This apartment development was inspired directly by traditional Iranian construction and elements like IWAN, which has expanded into different patterns across all levels. Moreover, Traditional Iranian architectural monuments are often built low to the ground due to the lack of beam and column technology. Palaces, mosques, and public buildings are constructed thus with only one or two floors, and Iranian architecture rarely features towers or high-rise buildings. In conclusion, In this project, I attempt to recreate famous Iranian monuments in the form of apartments. In doing so, I envision using the past to inform future designs.
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