Zaferaniye Lofts
Multi-Unit Apartment Building with Gardens and Active Facade
Tehran, Iran | 2015
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Zoning and setback requirements inform the formal strategy of the building while accommodating a generous ground-level garden and amenities that are rare for this building type in Tehran. The unifying southern facade screens summer sun while allowing for user control over privacy and passive ventilation.
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