brick-layered facade shields zendegi building from harsh sunlight in tehran

Persian architectural heritage inspires faraman design’s project

Drawing on Persian architectural traditions, Faraman Design and Construction Office completes the Zendegi Building, a residential project in Tehran. Simple but culturally infused materials, such as brick, are combined with colors and textures to evoke a connection to Iran’s architectural heritage. Its volumetric arrangement and the way it invites light inside make the project a functional home and a reflection of life itself, as its name suggests (Zendegi translates to life in Persian). A key feature is a western facade, where a brick layer filters harsh sunlight, while balconies are angled to maximize southern light, offering residents spaces to interact with the exterior and enjoy the views.

all images by Deedstudio, courtesy of Faraman Design and Construction Office

Zendegi Building’s brick facade regulates heat

Faraman Design incorporates interior spaces that encourage social interaction and collective activities in the layout, creating a sense of belonging and community. The Tehran-based practice treats the space as an active participant in daily life, offering areas for gatherings that feel familiar and intimate at the same time. At the entrance, a tranquil water feature, complemented by greenery and traditional earthenware jugs, evokes memories of Persian gardens and offers a retreat from the busy streets of Tehran. Respecting its urban surroundings, the Zendegi Building with its modest scale and natural materials blends into the area. The brick facade regulates heat, keeping the building cool in the warmer months and warm in the winter, but also echoes the connection to the Iranian culture. 

the palette evokes a connection to Iran’s architectural heritage

Faraman Design and Construction Office completes the Zendegi Building

this residential project in Tehran is based on Persian architectural traditions

simple but culturally infused materials, such as brick, are combined with colors and textures

its volumetric arrangement and the way it invites light inside make Zendegi Building a functional home

Zendegi translates to life

balconies are angled to maximize southern light

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Faraman Design incorporates interior spaces that encourage social interaction and collective activities

creating a sense of belonging and community

the Tehran-based practice treats the space as an active participant in daily life

offering areas for gatherings that feel familiar and intimate at the same time

the brick facade regulates heat, keeping the building cool in the warmer months

respecting its urban surroundings, the Zendegi Building, with its modest scale and natural materials, blends into the area

west elevation by Faraman Design and Construction Office

main elevation by Faraman Design and Construction Office

parking floor 01 plan by Faraman Design and Construction Office

parking floor 02 plan by Faraman Design and Construction Office

typical floor plan

project info:

name: Zendegi Building
architect: Faraman Design and Construction Office | @faramaangroup
lead architect: Marjan Farzian
location: Tehran, Iran

executive manager: Ali Forghanian

executive team: Khalil Forghanian

civil engineer: Amirhosein Nami

3D presentation design collaborators: Marjan Zare Dehnavi, Ensieh Eidi Vandi

photographer: Deedstudio | @deedstudio

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom