Set within the lush nature of northern Iran, this villa began with the pursuit of a simple, modest form — a sloped volume shaped through dialogue with climate, topography, domestic needs, and light. As in our recent projects, the design addresses three fundamental concerns: the site and climate, the client’s aspirations, and the transformation of limitations into opportunities.
Located at the corner of a residential complex near the Caspian Sea, the site’s position was initially perceived as a limitation. Yet to the south, an expansive view of forested foothills, rocky terrain, and sky emerged, inviting the architecture to engage with it. An elongated east–west mass and a dual-pitched roof responded naturally to this context, maximizing southern views while addressing climate.
The corner was carved to create a covered entrance, transforming a limitation into the villa’s defining character. Minimal openings toward the complex contrasted with fully glazed southern façades, merging interiors with the landscape. The client’s wish for an inhabited roof was integrated into the sloped form, while mass subtractions on the north and south enhanced light, views, and subtle glimpses of the sea.
A central southern void unites three sequences — the pool and courtyard, the forested foothills, and the sky — with a suspended stair connecting attic spaces and roof terraces.
The white exterior contrasts the surrounding greenery, while carved voids are highlighted in Persian Red, animating the villa’s heart. Brick was chosen for the façade in line with our ongoing exploration of its potentials, ensuring its continued vitality. Green tones within the master suite — in the bathroom and entrance area — bring a touch of the exterior landscape indoors.