MARVEL Apartment

Undoubtedly, designing a residential apartment in northern Iran, given the diverse and captivating environmental elements such as the sea, forest, and natural light, is an enticing challenge for any architect. However, integrating all these environmental factors while simultaneously addressing existing constraints—in a way that preserves the coherence and design language of the project and ensures maximum functionality of all spaces for users—requires thorough field studies, a well-defined concept, and a unique design process.

One of the greatest challenges of this project was to bridge the gap between the constraint-driven roots of the region’s vernacular culture and the freedom of contemporary architectural elements. Maintaining the privacy and enclosure of interior spaces from external observers, while still allowing the inhabitants to enjoy the visual richness of the surroundings, creates a meaningful paradox.

Another significant consideration was natural light. By analyzing the sun’s angles and movement, we incorporated facade elements that effectively regulate both incoming light and interior shading, ensuring optimal lighting conditions within the spaces.

Additionally, noise control was a key aspect, given the building’s proximity to primary and secondary roads. To address this, we implemented a combination of strategic spatial organization—to break and diffuse sound waves—and suitable materials to enhance noise neutralization, fostering an enhanced sense of tranquility for the residents.

Inspired by Iranian architectural elements, we also designed the site layout to create an inviting pathway to the center while ensuring functional efficiency across all interior spaces.

The optimization of all these factors, in a way that each element not only does not disrupt the function of the others but rather enhances and unifies the overall design, is one of the core conceptual principles of this project. Each aspect has been carefully studied and addressed to achieve a harmonious and thoughtful architectural composition.