HOTEL JAM SIRAF

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HOTEL JAM SIRAF

Firm

fza studio

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Hotel

STATUS

Concept

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

BUDGET

$0 - 10K

Siraf Hotel, designed as a corporate accommodation for the staff of Jam Sanatkaran Company, is located along the turquoise shoreline of the Persian Gulf, adjacent to the ancient port of Siraf. This historic port, whose origins trace back to the Parthian and Sassanid eras, serves as the conceptual foundation of the project’s architectural narrative. Drawing inspiration from the Lir Valley of Siraf and its enigmatic stone formations—ambiguous between interpretations as a rock-cut necropolis and an ancient hydraulic infrastructure—the design reimagines these geological and historical elements through a contemporary architectural lens. The resulting form becomes a metaphorical abstraction of carved cliffs and stone structures, establishing an inseparable link between land, history, and the luminous horizon of the Persian Gulf.
Rooted deeply in the climatic and cultural context of southern Iran, the design of Siraf Hotel responds sensitively to the region’s hot and humid conditions. The entire complex is set upon a horizontal concrete platform that evokes the “soffeh” and “terraces” of ancient Iranian architecture. This elevated plinth adapts to the site’s natural slope, creating an open pilotis that allows free airflow, reduces humidity, and mitigates ground temperature beneath the structure.
Exposed white concrete is used as the primary façade material. Its reflective quality effectively minimizes solar heat absorption, while its luminous tone transforms the building into an iconic “white jewel” along the coast. Beyond its visual impact, this material choice contributes significantly to the project’s thermal efficiency and environmental performance. The composition of modular, sliding volumes is organized through a deliberate and responsive arrangement that maximizes mutual shading, enhances natural ventilation, and reduces solar gain. The climatic logic of the design allows the building masses themselves to function as self-shading devices, dynamically interacting with the sun and wind throughout the day.
Spatial organization in Siraf Hotel is guided by the creation of a gradual experiential sequence, focused on the controlled revelation of sea views. The user’s journey—from the shaded northern entrance through the lobby, and ultimately toward the unfolding of the sea horizon—forms a narrative procession of light, shadow, and perspective. This spatial rhythm not only enhances the architectural experience but also reinforces the connection between the built environment and the surrounding landscape.
A modular spatial–structural system defines the project’s constructional logic, ensuring precision, efficiency, and the potential for future expansion. This system generates a dialogue between structural order and the dynamic interplay of shifting volumes, harmonizing rationality with movement and fluidity.
Beyond its functional role as a hospitality complex, Siraf Hotel embodies an architectural dialogue between structure and context, material and memory. It stands as a contemporary interpretation of southern Iran’s geological and cultural strata—an architectural statement that binds history, topography, and the sea into a single cohesive form, creating an enduring landmark along the Persian Gulf coast

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HOTEL JAM SIRAF

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