We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Nima Keivani about their original and creative Residential Interior design work. Nima Keivani is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original residential interior works.
Nima Keivani ("NK") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Mehr Khaneh Residential Interior. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
NK : One of the most important design ideas is the set of stairs located in the living room, it is a symbolic, yet philosophical element. This element is inspired from historic mihrabs and ziggurats, which are symbols of promotion and approaching closer to sun. Sun is the symbol of light, and light is the symbol of knowledge and wisdom. Design of lighting fixtures is also inspired by the symbolic role of Sun, and it follows the geometric symbol of the sun.
NK : Payin attention to the biophilic design aspects while trying to design a space with Iranian touch , was our main focus of designing.
NK : This design has been sold out.
NK : About 5-6 months.
NK : The essential factor to develop the concept of project interior is the clients is an artist and interests in the Persian civilization, culture, and values, namely the metaphors of Mithraism and sun. Accordingly, by conceptualizing the design based on the styles of Loft Architecture, The majority of the interior is finished with a smooth, raw concrete. Everything from the walls to the floor and even the ceiling. But the cold touch of the cement is balanced with the addition of natural wood textures found in the furniture and extending to the quaint sun room adjacent the kitchen.
NK : It has already sold and is being used by the owner.
NK : It is tough to combine a contemporary design with a soft, homey feel which the Mehr Khaneh can emerge this feeling.
NK : In ancient Persian language Mehr means the sun and Mehr Khaneh means the house of sun.
NK : Hand sketch , 3D modelling and rendering programs (3D max, Revit, Lumion, Autocad)
NK : Persian Primavera Studio.
NK : The main approach of research was to investigate the design of Persian traditional houses especially Mithraism period but in modern loft design style. In this context, attempts were made to analyze special geometry, the role of vegetation, light, materials, cozy and warm atmosphere, Mithraism symbols, the Sun, along with measurement and attention to details using pieces of evidence on constructive experiences. According to our studies, it has been claimed that these traditional architecture meanings have been a clear answer to the concept of Christian Norberg Schulz, Genius Loci.
NK : Economic limitations can be counted as a strict limitation to a project. But we tried to use these factors as motivator to design and make the Interiors with propitious, One of the challenges of the research was extracting the principles of Persian architecture and genius loci in residential spaces and transform it to a practical and modern language. on the other hand designers should be made an artistic home office space. cozy and warm place but artistic and symbolic concept like gallery, used loft design style but with warm and cozy atmosphere.
NK : Mehr Khaneh has already appeared well in different award competition an architectural medias , therefore we decided to submit in another well organized competition.
