Project
Abshar
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Abshar Restaurant represents a fusion of two seemingly contrasting yet complementary concepts: the restaurant as a symbol of urban life, and the waterfall as a symbol of nature. The project was conceived with the intention of creating a space that harmonizes the vibrancy of the city with the tranquility of nature, offering visitors a unique experience of coexistence between these two elements.
The main design concept is inspired by water droplets—the fundamental element of a waterfall. These forms were first defined in two dimensions and then transformed into dynamic, vertical, three-dimensional structures. The resulting elements, reminiscent of artificial trees, are positioned throughout the site; they not only provide shade and define circulation routes but also evoke the presence of nature within the architectural composition.
Careful attention was paid to the layout of pathways and resting points, ensuring that movement and pauses align seamlessly with the rhythm of these forms.
Location
Tehran, Iran
Project design year
2024
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
