Cohere is a biophilic residential complex designed to enhance vitality and reconnect everyday life with nature.Its form is inspired by the collective movement of birds and the three principles of Boids: separation, alignment, and cohesion. These principles guide the relationship between the building volumes, creating a balance between individuality and unity.The diagonal line of the site directs the placement and orientation of the masses, while the texture and branching logic of a tree trunk inspire the sectional organization, expressing growth and continuity.Nature behind the site is integrated into the project, dissolving the boundary between architecture and landscape. Green terraces and shared spaces strengthen this connection.Rather than forming a rigid urban object, Cohere becomes a porous living fragment where architecture, nature, movement, and human interaction come together.
Mahan Boulevard, Jahanshahr District, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
Final-year Architecture student at Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.
Melika Shadalouei
Melika Shadalouei