Project
Kordan Villa

Category 
Best Project of Private Residence

About the project (provided by the applicant)
Kordan Villa was conceived in two main layers: landscape & plan and architectural form.
The design process began with a comprehensive study of the natural context and climatic conditions. The villa’s position was determined based on geographical features, wind direction, solar exposure, and shading. The main access from the garden entrance to the building was designed in a way that divided the garden into two distinct zones:

• Upper Zone: covered with existing mature trees, preserved with minimal intervention to maintain its natural character. A drip irrigation system was implemented to ensure sustainable maintenance of the greenery.


• Lower Zone: initially bare land without tree cover, defined as the artificial part of the garden. This area was transformed into an active and cultivated space through the design of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

The second layer focused on the organization of interior spaces, addressing the client’s needs with an emphasis on privacy.

Location
Alborz, Iran

Project design year
2023

Applicant
Mina Nazmjoo

"Mina Nazmjoo, born in 1987 in Iran, is an architect, researcher, and founder of MAINA Design Studio. She earned her Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Tehran and further distinguished her expertise by obtaining an international certificate from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands in the field of designing and constructing Net Zero Energy Buildings.

Author of the project
Mina Nazmjoo

Visualization
Mina Nazmjoo

Status of the project
Conceptual design