Project
Emarat, Sagharisazan

Category 
Best Implemented Restoration Project

About the project (provided by the applicant)
The Emarat in Rasht’s Sagharisazan neighborhood is a century-old witness to urban life. After years of vacancy leading to deterioration, its restoration aimed not only to preserve the historic building but to revive its role in community life. The building’s mudbrick and brick walls, 60-70 cm thick, faced structural issues like a 5-degree tilt in the eastern wall and weak shallow foundation. These were carefully stabilized with minimal interventions, including new foundation encasement and wall reinforcements. Historical additions, such as a 1950s veranda with two-sided stairs, were preserved. A new "Bahar Khwab" (sleeping veranda) was added inside the roof without damage. The original tiled roof and landscape drainage were meticulously restored to suit the rainy climate. The project followed endogenous revitalization principles, reconnecting the Emarat with local memory and community, ensuring it remains a vibrant, living home.

Location
Saghaisazan, Iran

Project implementation year
2024

Project website
https://ronakroshan.com/emarat/

Extra visual materials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF5Mfx7AU0s&authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e9fovN5zmxF5SS7vSCx0NzroBYG3Ucj4/view?usp=sharing


Applicant
Ronak Roshan Office

Ronak Roshan Gilvaei is an architect, restorer, and construction manager with over 10 years of experience. She is the CEO and founder of Ronak Roshan Office, specializing in the restoration of historic buildings and designing contemporary, sustainable spaces. With more than 6 years focused on restoring heritage houses in Rasht, Iran, she blends cultural preservation with modern living needs. Ronak holds advanced degrees, including a Post DBA and MBA, and has received multiple international award

Authors of the project
Ronak Roshan Office

Photo
Deed Studio

Status of the project
Implemented