Project
Diar
Category
Best Project of Residential or Mixed-Use Estate
About the project (provided by the applicant)
“A Return to the Land, A Vision Toward the Future”
This 12-story single-unit residential tower in Royan, Mazandaran, emerges as a contemporary response to the region’s disappearing natural heritage and traditional architectural roots. Inspired by the pitched roofs typical of local vernacular architecture, the design reinterprets them with a minimalist and modern language—creating a dialogue between climate responsiveness and cultural continuity.
At the heart of the concept is the idea of reconnecting residents with the environment. Deep balconies and large openings on both the north and south façades enhance natural ventilation and frame immersive views of the sea and forests. The building breathes—encouraging cross-ventilation and visual connectivity between the interior spaces and the lush landscape of northern Iran.
Location
Royan, Mazandaran, Iran
Project design year
2023
Applicant
Javad Davoodi is an Iranian architect born in 1995 in Royan, Mazandaran. Focusing on vernacular and climate-responsive architecture, he has designed projects such as the Larma Apartment in northern Iran and the Baghchal Khaneh in Tabas.
Honors: Winner of the Iron Medal at the A’ Design Award 2022, an international competition held in Italy.
Winner of the Golden Prize (Gold Certificate) at the Golden Trezzini International Awards 2023 in Russia.
Author of the project
Javad Davoodi
Visualization
Hosein Sadeghi
Status of the project
Conceptual design
