Bashtani Residential is an affordable apartment building located in West Tehran, featuring two units per floor, each with an approximate area of 80 square meters.
A primary challenge in economic residential developments is the scarcity of green spaces and a lack of attention to sustainability, often due to high land occupancy and the necessity of minimizing construction costs; the Bashtani project was no exception to these constraints.
The design sought to address these challenges through the conceptual lens of " Spatial Authenticity, Spatial Autonomy." Consequently, more public zones were designed with a concrete exterior, while private areas featured brick cladding. In addition to the distinct materiality, the openings for each space were uniquely designed to suit their specific functions. The brickwork employs a rotated pattern interspersed with turquoise glazed bricks to create a dynamic visual rhythm while honoring the project's historical and contextual identity.
Furthermore, on the southern facade, a green wall separates the concrete and brick sections. The edge of the brick volume returns toward the south to mitigate and control the harsh western sunlight.
The design interventions in the Bashtani Residential project represent a conscious effort to implement architectural theories within an economic framework, without increasing the conventional costs typical of such projects.