Dwelling the Absent: Residential Apartment for Maryam and Faraj Shiraz / Alborz Mohammadi / Keramati Architect

Situated in a prime location in Shiraz, directly facing the university's green campus, this residence for Maryam and Faraj responds to a unique set of opportunities and constraints. The site offers a rare, uninterrupted northern view, yet its narrow 12-meter width and the dense urban fabric imposed strict spatial limitations. The design process became an act of negotiation — not only with the site and municipal regulations, but also with environmental forces and the personal desires of the clients.

Redefining Natural, Healthy Living in Wanderlust Valley – Hong Kong has been recognized as one of the most expensive real estate values, with an urban density of approximately 7,000 people per square kilometer, making it the fourth most densely populated city globally. With limited land and a continuously growing population, Hong Kong has expanded into new territories that were once rural, transforming them into thriving urban centers surrounded by nature. Among these, Tuen Mun, located on the western side, was one of the first new towns developed in the 1960s. Over the years, it has rapidly grown into a vibrant city, now home to approximately 500,000 residents.

The Children of Armenia Fund(COAF) invited us to take part in a competition for the construction of a school very close to Mount Ararat, considered to be the final resting-place of Noah’s Ark.

The client for this building is a car import and dealer company that is fully aware of the deep change and uncertainty the automotive sector will be facing. To put it mildly, electric cars need less maintenance, showrooms are being replaced by websites, and the sharing economy is taking over ownership in favor of mobility as a service.