Telar Villa reinterprets the vernacular architecture of Gilan through a contemporary lens, merging climate-driven design, traditional logic, and ecological performance. The project is elevated on concrete piers as a modern translation of Gilan’s timber-and-stone korsi structures, reducing land impact, improving ventilation, and preserving the natural terrain.
A core architectural move is the revival of the telar typology—open elevated platforms that frame wide landscape views and blur the line between interior and exterior. The villa’s roof-and-façade system uses custom interlocking stone modules inspired by Gilan’s sloped gali-posh roofs. These modules create a monolithic visual identity while channeling rainwater into a sustainable cycle for irrigation, a fish pond, and the swimming pool.
Programmatically, the house is organized around elevated open spaces that respond to light, wind, and seasonal change. The site functions as a living ecosystem, integrating a rowing lake, fish pond, rice field, and medlar orchard into the architectural experience.
Designed for a humid northern climate, Telar Villa balances contemporary construction with vernacular intelligence. The result is a residence that extends regional heritage while advancing an innovative model of low-impact, climate-responsive living.