We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Nima Keivani about their original and creative Villa design work. Nima Keivani is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original villa works.
Nima Keivani ("NK") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Chahar Gah Villa. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
NK : The traditional architecture of the region is extroverted; Nature embraces architecture and due to the beautiful scenery around and the beach in front of the site, the main idea of the building was formed with suspended spaces with maximum view and transparency; Suspended spaces can help maximize the view and excitement of the space. The outer shell is inspired by the traditional roofs of the area, which, like them, are built on the main spaces. with its wide openings, we can watch nature.
NK : Chahar Gah villa is designed to adapt to climatic conditions and exchange energy. Chahar Gah Creates an interactive dialogue from residential veils and environment, seasons and what nature watches over time. there is no mask between inside and outside, and despite the transparency, it answers the problem of privacy. In addition to the outdoor space and nature around the building, the user also can feel that inside. And while solving energy concerns, discovery and intuition add to the quality of the space.
NK : This villa has been sold out. therefore, the future plan is out of designer's hand.
NK : About 2-3 months.
NK : It was commissioned by a client.
NK : Chahar Gah villa has been sold out .
NK : In 2016 we designed a building which could be transformable as the nature itself. This conceptual framework expects the building to transform with the change of seasons and ecological alterations and eventually adopts itself with the surrounding environment. The transformable house impressively appeared in international events and awards. years later we were asked to design a villa in a region of Iran which was climatically similar to the climatic context of the Transformable house. Therefore , we decided to expand the Transformable house idea into a new villa and design another project in harmony with nature.
NK : The Latvia villa ,another design by me and our team.
NK : The Arsess Group.
NK : The design of the building is transparent and layered. Sloping outer covering that covers the interior space and interior spaces that are suspended in separate boxes around the hallway and living space. Efforts have been made to create empty spaces at the common border between inside and outside the building; intermediate space to create visual boundaries, the play of light and shadow in the interior.
NK : According to the idea of the design, which was compatibility with four seasons of the year, the project has named Chahar Gah. In the ancient Persian language , Gah means season and Chahar means four seasons.
NK : Hand sketch , 3D modelling and rendering programs (3D max, Revit, Lumion, Autocad)
NK : Due to the beautiful scenery around and the beach in front of the site.
NK : Structure engineers and the electrical and mechanical installation consultants.
NK : The building expands from east to west due to the climatic conditions of the region, and the elongated form and chimney of the outer shell are due to better air circulation. This twisting of the roof also prevents air twists.
NK : The main studies on the climate and indigenous architecture of the region have been done in a library and field, and along with it, the ways that have the best results in terms of sustainability and optimization of energy consumption have been studied. The final result was the sum of studies with statistical data and output graphs of energy software. This region has a temperate climate and is influenced by the Caspian Sea and the Alborz Mountains and has a lot of rainfall. As a result, natural ventilation and rain control are one of the most important issues in this climate.
NK : Designing a building with contemporary architecture while responding to traditional and climate issues and energy sustainability and at the same time making the most of the surrounding landscape has been one of the most important challenges of the work. Having simultaneous response for fresh air and optimizing energy consumption, transparency and privacy, creating spaces for social interactions and personal space, interacting with nature with a biophilic approach, and shaping the form according to the prevailing winds of the mountains and the Caspian Sea The most important challenges that answered in this design.
NK : I had participated in A design competition before and I find it a well organized competition .So it is a good experience to participate here every time.
