Parsegah

Over the past two decades, due to increasing environmental pollution, social and economic upheavals, and the pressures of work and professional concerns infiltrating even the most private moments of urban life, there has been a growing inclination among citizens to seek temporary escapes from large cities, (which have effectively become full-time workplaces) And Creating leisure spaces for oneself has thus become a valued pursuit

In response to this demand, the pace of villa construction in towns and villages surrounding Tehran has accelerated, leading to a significant migration of urban residents to these areas. This shift has expanded the boundaries of urbanization and resulted in the emergence of similar issues in the outskirts. Confronting this challenge has highlighted the importance of spatial design through the art of architecture and construction as a potential solution. The Parsegah project, for instance, was conceived in response to the client's need to escape the usual congestion of urban life.

Parsegah, as its name suggests, is a form that engages in dialogue with the concepts of "deviating from the usual path," "discovering intimate hidden spaces," and "evoking the sense of leisure experienced by the flâneur." Consequently, threshold spaces such as staircases, the suspended pool on the second floor, entrances, and play areas—marked by blue accents throughout the project—hold special significance. These are spaces where daily movement and routines are suspended, providing opportunities for individuals to encounter themselves. These distinct sensory experiences create a rupture in the everyday environment, influencing users' perceptions and interactions with themselves and their personal lives.

Another distinguishing feature of Parsegah is its intentional avoidance of using a wide range of materials, with the aim of embracing minimalism and adding engineering value to the project's execution. By employing a limited palette of colors, shapes, and textures, the design steers clear of ostentation, focusing instead on exploring diverse spaces rather than diverse forms.

In this project, "privacy" is also considered essential for the user's peace of mind. Accordingly, the exterior staircase, which connects various spaces without encroaching on the users' private areas, is designed to provide access for caretakers and service staff to different parts of the project. Other examples of maintaining privacy in Parsegah include elevating the pool to a higher level and incorporating wooden elements on the northern façade to shield residents from external views. The project successfully balances the need for privacy with the creation of unobstructed sightlines, offering views of both the surrounding environment and the interior spaces.

Project innovations and benefits: -Using BMS smart system in all buildings and green spaces to save energy consumption of water, electricity, and gas -Using the condensing system to save city gas consumption -Smart use of watering the area to save water consumption -Using a single light source in each space with variable temperature and light spectrum to save electricity consumption -Using metal sheets as a molding, sealing, and joinery material for the swimming pool without the need for masonry materials -The possibility of access of the work service and the caretaker to the roof without using the elevator and entering the private and internal spaces of the building -Designing and building a wooden element in the north facade for the privacy of the terrace and bedroom while maintaining natural light and airflow