Project
Villa Connect
Category
Best Project of Private Residence
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The design process of “Connect” began with a fundamental question: how can a structure be integrated into a site with dramatic topography and a unique view toward Latian Dam—maximizing the experience of the landscape while minimizing disruption to it?
And further: what strategies can reduce energy consumption and lead to a more sustainable project?
To explore these goals, we started with the most archetypal form of a house—a pitched roof volume that universally evokes the idea of “home” and shelter. This familiar form was then embedded into the earth, and two extruded arms were drawn from it:
• A vertical arm, descending into the ground and shaping a sunken courtyard that defines the entrance and vertical circulation;
• A horizontal arm, aligned toward the panoramic view of the dam.
Location
Tehran, Iran
Project design year
2023
Applicant
Meghyas
Meghyas is an architecture and construction firm founded in 2011 by architect Vahid Hashemian in the Lavāsān region. Originally known as “Eshle,” the company rebranded as Meyas in 2024 to reflect a deeper commitment to idea-driven and executable architecture. With over 40 completed projects—mainly residential villas—Meyas is built on the belief that impactful architecture emerges from the seamless integration of creative design and precise execution.
Authors of the project
Vahid Hashiman, Vahid Sadraeifar, Mohadeseh Mahmoudi
Visualization
Vahid Sadraeifar
Status of the project
Conceptual design
