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Work & Life Townhouse
Work & Life Townhouse
Vesal Shirazi Street, Tehran, Iran
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Work & Life Townhouse
Vesal Shirazi Street, Tehran, Iran
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Type
STATUS
Concept
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$10K - 50K
The Work and Life Townhouse project presented a unique opportunity for us to address architectural challenges while delving into the evolving relationship between people and work, particularly in the wake of the Iranian people's revolutionary uprising.
Our journey began with a critical examination of the connection between architecture and the urban environment in the contemporary context. The core question we sought to address could be framed as a reflection on "commerce." Traditionally, our city's architecture has primarily treated all urban components, services, and infrastructure as demanding elements, often neglecting their contribution to the surrounding environment.
Despite the constraints of limited space, our vision was clear: we aimed to redefine the relationship between architecture and the city, making it a fundamental project challenge. The essence of our project revolved around the concept of giving back to the city.
To realize this, we dedicated the ground floor of the building to the city itself. This public space is accessible through a bridge and an inviting garden pit, creating a covered local square—a place for the community to come together.
Our second critical focus centered on the urban block dilemma. We redefined residential units as volumes, departing from the conventional central courtyard pattern. These volumes and shells, with varying floor numbers, enclose the courtyard, providing space primarily for parking. The southern body, encased in a brick shell, maintains privacy within the residential area. With its subtle recess and rotation, it infuses the garden pit, the workspace, and the balcony with natural light.
The essence of this project lies in the amalgamation of work and life, a connection made all the more significant in the post-pandemic era where the lines between the two have blurred. The workspace, intimately related to housing yet distinct, finds its place on the garden pit floor. This space, bathed in natural light, remains accessible to the occupants, in harmony with the covered square below.
The residential and workspace share a ground floor entrance, where the stairs become more than just a means of transition. The residential staircase acts as an entry point into the house, connecting the closed spaces, the skylight, the balcony, and the northern yard. Each of these areas finds its center around this pivotal architectural element.
In addition to the stairs, other spaces are defined by their architectural elements and micro-spaces. The semi-closed kitchen pays homage to the traditional Iranian kitchen model, offering seamless transitions between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The bathroom serves as both a divider and a space-definer, and functional objects like the table and wardrobe extend their roles beyond mere functionality, contributing to the definition of privacy within the living spaces.
In its entirety, the Work and Life Townhouse is not just a project but an architectural journey—a platform for asking questions, critically assessing them, and responding to them architecturally. In this endeavor, defining the right problem and providing a fitting architectural solution has given rise to an immersive experience that redefines space, time, and architecture.
Our journey began with a critical examination of the connection between architecture and the urban environment in the contemporary context. The core question we sought to address could be framed as a reflection on "commerce." Traditionally, our city's architecture has primarily treated all urban components, services, and infrastructure as demanding elements, often neglecting their contribution to the surrounding environment.
Despite the constraints of limited space, our vision was clear: we aimed to redefine the relationship between architecture and the city, making it a fundamental project challenge. The essence of our project revolved around the concept of giving back to the city.
To realize this, we dedicated the ground floor of the building to the city itself. This public space is accessible through a bridge and an inviting garden pit, creating a covered local square—a place for the community to come together.
Our second critical focus centered on the urban block dilemma. We redefined residential units as volumes, departing from the conventional central courtyard pattern. These volumes and shells, with varying floor numbers, enclose the courtyard, providing space primarily for parking. The southern body, encased in a brick shell, maintains privacy within the residential area. With its subtle recess and rotation, it infuses the garden pit, the workspace, and the balcony with natural light.
The essence of this project lies in the amalgamation of work and life, a connection made all the more significant in the post-pandemic era where the lines between the two have blurred. The workspace, intimately related to housing yet distinct, finds its place on the garden pit floor. This space, bathed in natural light, remains accessible to the occupants, in harmony with the covered square below.
The residential and workspace share a ground floor entrance, where the stairs become more than just a means of transition. The residential staircase acts as an entry point into the house, connecting the closed spaces, the skylight, the balcony, and the northern yard. Each of these areas finds its center around this pivotal architectural element.
In addition to the stairs, other spaces are defined by their architectural elements and micro-spaces. The semi-closed kitchen pays homage to the traditional Iranian kitchen model, offering seamless transitions between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The bathroom serves as both a divider and a space-definer, and functional objects like the table and wardrobe extend their roles beyond mere functionality, contributing to the definition of privacy within the living spaces.
In its entirety, the Work and Life Townhouse is not just a project but an architectural journey—a platform for asking questions, critically assessing them, and responding to them architecturally. In this endeavor, defining the right problem and providing a fitting architectural solution has given rise to an immersive experience that redefines space, time, and architecture.
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