Damavand Villa is a private residence located at the edge of the Alborz mountains in Damavand, Iran. Developed from 2015 through completion, Bahareh was responsible for the architectural design, detailing, and construction supervision, working 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.
The building is organized as a compact volume articulated through roof geometry, terraces, and a carefully developed façade. The façade is primarily constructed in brick, combined with wood elements at balconies and openings. Brick is treated as a construction system rather than a surface finish: walls are thickened, carved, and perforated to introduce depth, shadow, and controlled transparency.
Brick detailing varies across the façade. Perforated brick screens filter light and views, while projecting and recessed bricks create texture and rhythm. At corners, the brickwork is stepped and layered, emphasizing mass and structural continuity rather than sharp edges. These corner conditions reinforce the reading of the building as a solid volume shaped through subtraction and articulation.
Deep roof overhangs define the upper levels and protect the façades from sun and weather, while framing terraces beneath. The pitched roof responds to the mountainous context and gives the house a clear silhouette.
The program is distributed over three levels: a caretaker suite on the ground floor; main living spaces, including kitchen, living room, and master bedroom, on the first floor; and additional bedrooms with a small living area on the second floor. Interior spaces are closely aligned with façade openings and terraces, creating a consistent relationship between inside and outside.
The project reflects a direct engagement with materials, detailing, and on-site construction, resulting in a building where architectural intent is carried through to the built work.