The Annelid is a residential project located in Namakabrood. This project challenges the default idea of the residential masterplan in Iran which consists of vertically stacked boxed towers.
The project is the result of merging typical towers with the paths that connect them. this merge shapes three apartments in the form of loops circling each other. these three loops are lifted at certain corners in order to create maximum views for all units. this lifts creates huge stepped balconies for the units to use for gardening and communicating with neighbors while having safe physical distance given the global pandemic(COVID-19).
The unique looped form of the buildings shapes an enclosed maze of courtyards, belted parks, and gardens on the ground floor reflecting and expanding the surrounding nature while having the least impact. the maze activates a semi-private community available from the lower units for the residence to communicate from their apartments.
with 85,000 sqm of planed floor area, the annelid will provide over 500 units of varying sizes each with its unique view of the sea(north), mountains(south), city(east), and forest(west).
The project generates ample spaces and opportunities for post-pandemic social interaction. simultaneously enabling a sense of community while maintaining safe privacy.