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Dr.Beski Science Foundation
Dr.Beski Science Foundation
Iran
Finalist, 2024 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Renewal
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Dr.Beski Science Foundation
Iran
Finalist, 2024 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Renewal
Project Featured on Sep 02, 2024
Project of the Day on Sep 02, 2024
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
Located in Gonbad Kavous, Iran, the Scientific Foundation addresses the city's need for versatile public and cultural spaces by offering open-plan floors that can accommodate diverse functions. With minimal modifications, the building can shift between scenarios, enabling it to host educational workshops, professional gatherings, conferences, exhibitions, coworking spaces, and more, to serve the evolving needs of the community.
The design approach references the traditional practice in Iran of utilizing readily available and waste materials in creating functional and even valuable objects. The Persian consists of ordinary material of wool and organic waste. This project aims to reintroduce this socio-economic approach towards sustainability revolving around the environment. This leads to the use of available materials, empowering local communities and minimizing reliance on external resources.
The generic urban context became a valuable asset for the design. To align with the existing city skyline, the building's volume gradually reduces from five levels to two, while the physical characteristics of the site dictate triangular shapes.
Buildings in Gonbad typically utilize a concrete frame and clay block infill, and they commonly feature unfinished side facades with rough cement finishes. This building intentionally mirrors the city's facades, demonstrating that even unfinished resources can inspire unconventional designs. Additionally, locally sourced materials and local skilled workers are empowered.
The project adopts "honest tectonics" and "imperfect aesthetics". This eliminates interior finishes, resulting in reduced consumption of resources, minimized waste, lighter building structure, and lower construction costs. Additionally, materials like gypsum boards, steel profiles, stairs, and partitions can be easily edited and reused throughout the building's lifespan.
Autoclaved lightweight concrete blocks offer a double benefit: reducing the building's weight and eliminating the need for external wall insulation. Along with the use of renewable energy generated by rooftop photovoltaic panels and natural ventilation, maintenance costs are minimized.
The design approach references the traditional practice in Iran of utilizing readily available and waste materials in creating functional and even valuable objects. The Persian consists of ordinary material of wool and organic waste. This project aims to reintroduce this socio-economic approach towards sustainability revolving around the environment. This leads to the use of available materials, empowering local communities and minimizing reliance on external resources.
The generic urban context became a valuable asset for the design. To align with the existing city skyline, the building's volume gradually reduces from five levels to two, while the physical characteristics of the site dictate triangular shapes.
Buildings in Gonbad typically utilize a concrete frame and clay block infill, and they commonly feature unfinished side facades with rough cement finishes. This building intentionally mirrors the city's facades, demonstrating that even unfinished resources can inspire unconventional designs. Additionally, locally sourced materials and local skilled workers are empowered.
The project adopts "honest tectonics" and "imperfect aesthetics". This eliminates interior finishes, resulting in reduced consumption of resources, minimized waste, lighter building structure, and lower construction costs. Additionally, materials like gypsum boards, steel profiles, stairs, and partitions can be easily edited and reused throughout the building's lifespan.
Autoclaved lightweight concrete blocks offer a double benefit: reducing the building's weight and eliminating the need for external wall insulation. Along with the use of renewable energy generated by rooftop photovoltaic panels and natural ventilation, maintenance costs are minimized.
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