- Location
- Qazvin, Iran
- Typology
- Workplace
- Contribution
- Architectural design proposal
The project was prepared for a design competition for a new building. The design process had to respond directly to the competition brief and the client’s requirements as a glass manufacturer of established standing. It also had to take account of planning regulations and the requirements of Qazvin municipality, including a provision that glass should cover 30 per cent of the façades.
Tempered-glass panels are used on the façade to express transparency and make the building volumes appear lighter. Exposed brick walls divide and frame the glazed surfaces. The main idea is a brick volume broken up by strips of glass, bringing together two materials: one rough and traditional, the other transparent and modern.
The glazed areas allow views into the building. The composition of brick and glass gives the building a distinct presence both during the day and at night.