afsharian's house by ReNa design is a vertically extendable residence in iran

afsharian’s house by ReNa design is a vertically extendable residence in iran
all images courtesy of ReNa design studio

developed with the prospect of expansion, ‘afsharian’s house’ in kermanshah, iran by tehran-based ReNa design studio caters to the client’s prospective plans of providing their children with a separate unit within the same building in the future. the resulting architectural approach enables the building to be easily extended vertically, following the same floor-plan where additional floors can be constructed. 

the three-storey house sits on a residential street in kermanshah

like a sculpture emerging from the street, the residence is characterized by its distinctive timber façade. the panels subtly set back where there are windows, the slightly protruding form of the structure angles back, setting the ground floor back from the sidewalk and exposes the entrance in an interesting way for the inhabitants and visitors- meanwhile allowing a small area for greenery.

afsharian’s family home

currently at a height of three-storeys with an area of 312 sqm, the interior design continues the concurrent theme of versatility. the floor arrangement is spacious with double height spaces, brightly lit and displays a material palette of concrete, timber and exposed brick. the rooms on the upper floors is connected by a suspended bridge over the atrium granting a sense of openess and views of different areas in the house. standing uniquely on the street, it is contemporary in design and form, but at the same time offers inherent durability for now and the next generation. 

the characteristic for is designed to look well-proportioned even after the extension 

the detailing on the façade

angular void highlights the entrance to the home

the interior uses a warm material palette

exposed brick walls against a wood flooring

the double height space accentuates the size of the atrium

a suspended bridge over the atrium serves as circulation access 

the distinctive façade slightly protrudes out onto the street

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