ATEFEH RESIDENTIAL

This large-scale residential project, located in District 5 of Tehran, was designed within the framework of an urban high-density development, with a total built-up area of approximately 20,000 square meters. The complexity of the design stemmed from the challenge of accommodating 12 residential units per floor over 10 stories, while still achieving high standards of natural light, ventilation, spatial circulation, and visual access for every unit. The core design strategy was rooted in dividing the mass into two distinct blocks. This move not only reduced the perceived scale of the building but also enabled a more refined organization of units based on orientation and daylight. The southern block was allocated to larger, high-end units benefiting from optimal sunlight and views, while the northern block contained more compact units, each still designed with attention to livability and comfort. A central architectural element of the project was the creation of a series of intermediary bridges connecting the two volumes. These bridges were not merely functional circulation corridors; they were conceived as spatial thresholds, offering moments of pause, light, and interaction. They also played a structural and spatial role in organizing the building’s communal areas, enabling cross-ventilation and mid-block lighting while enhancing the project’s architectural identity.