Damavand Villa is a private residence located at the edge of the Alborz Mountains in Damavand, Iran. Developed from 2015 through completion, Bahareh led the project from concept to construction and was responsible for the architectural design, detailing, and on-site supervision. She coordinated closely with a structural engineer and a local architect for permitting. The design draws from Iranian architectural traditions and adapts them to a contemporary residential context.
Bahareh organized the building as a compact volume articulated through roof geometry, terraces, and a carefully developed facade. Brick was selected as the primary material, complemented by wood elements at balconies and openings. Brick is treated as a construction system rather than a surface finish, with walls thickened, carved, and perforated to introduce depth, shadow, and controlled transparency.
Across the facade, Bahareh developed a series of detailed brick strategies. Perforated brick screens filter light and views, while projecting and recessed bricks create texture and rhythm. At the corners, the brickwork is stepped and layered, emphasizing mass and structural continuity rather than sharp edges. This approach reinforces Bahareh’s intention to shape the building as a solid volume carved through subtraction.
Deep roof overhangs define the upper levels and protect the facades from sun and weather while framing terraces beneath. The pitched roof responds to the mountainous context and establishes a clear silhouette for the house.
The program is distributed over three levels, with a caretaker suite on the ground floor, the main living spaces on the first floor, including the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom, and additional bedrooms with a small living area on the second floor. Bahareh carefully aligned the interior organization with facade openings and terraces, ensuring a strong and consistent relationship between inside and outside.
Ultimately, the project reflects Bahareh’s direct engagement with materials, detailing, and construction, resulting in a building where architectural intent is carried coherently through to the built work.