Tehran-based architecture practice Studio Eiraji has unveiled its proposal for a commercial building in Tehran, Iran. 

Named Diba Commercial Building, the building is proposed to be built in the heart of the city and near old bazar of Tehran.

Led by Javad Eiraji and Nilufar Rezaei, the project will be replaced with an old building with new façade configurations inspired by traditional buildings of Qajar and Pahlavi period. 

"The main purpose on this project was façade design and new suggestions for the old building. The site position of the project is in the old part of the city near bazar," said Studio Eiraji. 

"The location is full of traditional buildings of Qajar and Pahlavi period. So the goal of the design is to have a combination of the tradition and modernity in elevation design of this project." 

The architects applied a layer-method for the project. An old building with new modern layers like belts around it with Islamic traditional motives and forms can be founded among the old brick-made buildings. 

The studio uses traditional ornamentations with curve modern forms which form the façade of the building. There will be a roof garden and balcony with the usage of café in the building and with the aim of sustainability. It will also include green spaces in the design process of the façade. 

"Sense of invitation and usage of new technologies and constructions are some other factors of this project," added the studio. 

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Site plan

Site location in 3D

Project facts

Project Name: Diba Commercial Building

Architecture Firm: Studio Eiraji

Firm Location: No. 17, 10th St. Chamran St., Punak, Tehran, Iran

Project location: Saadi St., Tehran, Iran

Lead Architects: Javad Eiraji

Design Team: Javad Eiraji, Nilufar Rezaei, Derya Mert

Clients: Board of Directors, Diba Commercial Building

Engineering: Derya Mert

Landscape: Nilufar Rezaei

All images © Javad Eiraji, Nilufar Rezaei       

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