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KARABON

Tehran, IR

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GREEN HOUSE

In the past the living of human being has been besides the nature, but nowadays due to definition of architectural space for living in floors above the ground, this relationship has been almost gone.

The main idea of this project was formed through an attempt to find an approach making the relationship with the nature stronger both physically and visually.

In project design process, wherever it was possible to create a green area, an appropriate detail were designed according to the limitations and criteria. Generally, except living spaces and circulation paths, all other surfaces designed to maximize green spaces in the form of large and small flowerboxes. The most important of these areas are courtyard, roof garden and split-level yard above ground floor parking.

Along the main concept of the project, Facade design idea was formed to outspreads the facade surfaces opened following two important issues: one view and landscape, and the other creating suitable area for greenery growth. This opened-facade designed to provide greenery growth gradually toward the widest grid of facade, on the one hand by distancing finishing shell from main body of the building and on the other hand by making the grids of finishing shell of the facade, wider and wider and like was gradually rotating the elements of facade to minimize coverage. At the end of this opened-shell of bricks, maximum gap was created between the bricks to allow more visibility and create more space for greenery. The facade details and its combination with the plants, makes similar sense on both sides of the shell. These details are an attempt to make closer the sense of inside and outside. In order to execute these details, we choose brick as the main material because of its modularity and possibility of alignment likewise having a powerful and familiar sense.

Finally, in all over the project, wherever planting was possible, flower boxes designed to increase green space and plant diversity. We used smart watering system to keep the plants always fresh and green even in the absence of residents.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Tehran, IR
Firm Role: Architect in charge
Additional Credits: Name of project: Green House
Location: Tehran / Iran
Architecture firm: KARABON (www.karabonoffice.com)
Lead Architect: Mehdi Panahi
Design Team: Rasool Bakhshi
Graphic: Zohreh Bakhtiari
Date of design: 2014
Date of Construction: 2016
Site area: 478 sqm
Built area: 3150 sqm
Structure: Sabzi , M.A Panahi
Photographs: Mehdi Panahi

 
North-East Elevation
North-East Elevation
South-East Elevation
South-East Elevation
East Elevation
East Elevation
Green terraces
Green terraces
Green terraces
Green terraces
Split-Level Courtyard
Split-Level Courtyard
bridge from lobby to Split-Level Yard
bridge from lobby to Split-Level Yard
Interior of Lobby
Interior of Lobby
Interior of Lobby
Interior of Lobby
Roof Garden
Roof Garden
Roof Garden
Roof Garden
Terraces
Terraces
view to East from terraces
view to East from terraces
Kitchen
Kitchen
Brick grid view from inside
Brick grid view from inside
Interior perspective of guest saloon
Interior perspective of guest saloon
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Pool
Pool
Pool with natural Lighting and Natural Ventilation
Pool with natural Lighting and Natural Ventilation
Gym
Gym
Site Plan
Site Plan
Typical Floor Plan
Typical Floor Plan
Lobby & Split-Level Courtyard Plan
Lobby & Split-Level Courtyard Plan
Yard & Parking Plan
Yard & Parking Plan
Roof Garden Plan
Roof Garden Plan
-2 Floor Plan
-2 Floor Plan
Longitudinal Section
Longitudinal Section
North Elevation
North Elevation
East Elevation
East Elevation
South Elevation
South Elevation