"Emarat-e Nazar" is a four-story residential apartment adjacent to the Zayandeh-Rud River, enjoying a favorable view. The structure is reinforced concrete (beam and block) and the mechanical systems consist of a central plant room, chiller, and ceiling-mounted fan coil units.
Across four floors, a total of three residential units have been designed, each gaining a distinct quality based on its relationship with the ground and the sky. The first unit is connected to the earth, situated beside a sunken garden and a secluded courtyard. In contrast, the uppermost unit (the third) is linked to the sky, with a green roof and views of the heavens. The middle unit has found its own unique character through a dedicated courtyard at its center.
In this project, despite the view of the Zayandeh-Rud River, considerable noise pollution also exists throughout the day. In response to this issue, "courtyards within the building" have been created, offering the possibility of experiencing daylight and open air without noise pollution. During the day, the rear courtyard — benefiting from the view of the neighbor's tall pine trees — and the central courtyard — providing a lively connection between the family living room, bedroom, and kitchen — function very well. Moreover, "diverse viewing qualities" from different spaces and floors toward the beautiful surrounding landscapes have not been forgotten.
Another notable idea in this project is spatial fluidity achieved through "boundary and connecting spaces" instead of "separating walls." All of this has ensured that despite housing three residential units, all parts of this apartment maintain quality-enhancing connections with one another, so that collectively it can be called a single "emarat" (mansion). "Emarat-e Nazar" has been an effort to recreate the qualities of living in traditional Iranian houses within a contemporary apartment.