Maan Villa

Mashhad, Iran

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Maan Villa

Mashhad, Iran

Firm

konj architecture space

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

BUDGET

$10K - 50K

MAAN Villa is an exploration of the relationship between dwelling, nature, and tranquility within a suburban context. The project is shaped by a minimalist yet sensory approach that prioritizes spatial quality, natural light, and the experience of inhabitation over formal expression and visual complexity. Site constraints became an opportunity to embrace horizontal living, with all spaces arranged on a single level and directly connected to the intermediate courtyards and the surrounding landscape.
The spatial organization of the villa revolves around two planted courtyards positioned between the public and private areas of the house. Acting as the project's primary organizing elements, these courtyards bring daylight and views deep into the interior while strengthening the relationship between architecture and nature. Their presence softens the boundary between inside and outside, creating a continuous experience of living within the landscape. In this sense, the building is conceived not as an isolated object, but as an integral part of its surroundings.
The architectural language is defined by pure volumes, monolithic white surfaces, and a series of arches. Beyond shaping the visual identity of the villa, these arches create layered transitions between interior and exterior spaces, fostering a gradual experience of arrival, pause, and retreat. Together with carefully positioned openings, they filter and modulate natural light throughout the day, enriching the spatial atmosphere. In MAAN Villa, architectural identity emerges through the relationship between light, arches, and nature, creating a calm and enduring environment where retreat, contemplation, and connection to the landscape become the essence of inhabitation.