Ahmadi House | HICHESTAN ARCHITECTS

This project is located in Sepahan-Shahr District in Isfahan, which has the new urban fabric.

The location of the site that is in the dead-end alley with two pedestrian ways in north and south gives the opportunity to capture proper sunlight from all four sides. The main entrance to the building is in the east side of the project and the pedestrian entrance is in the west side leading to the yard that is in the south side of the building.

 Building openings are designed based on the site solar studies, sun absorbance, and study of surrounding buildings’ shadow in all seasons. Movable wooden panels on the façade would help directing the proper light into the space during different times of the year. Moreover, the panels that form the second shell of the southern façade would provide the opportunity of getting desirable sunlight during the day.

 Based on municipality laws and codes, the building cannot have overhangs on its façade. This is the reason why the building is designed as a unit mass and is divided into different spaces by inner sections. These sections are distinguished on the façade by using various materials. Besides, the ability of horizontal movement of adjustable panels and depth creation by the mean of balconies in the south and west create a visual dynamic for the building facade.