Villa 12-70 involves the expansion of an existing villa near Tehran, originally used for weekend family gatherings. The original 12 × 12–meter house, containing three bedrooms, no longer met the needs of a growing family and required additional living space.
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The design process focused on redefining the relationship between private rooms and shared areas. Rather than creating a single enlarged volume, the project assigns each room a distinct and independent identity, directly reflecting the need for expansion. This concept of independence shaped both the spatial organization and the exterior form, allowing each space to remain clearly legible within the overall structure.
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The strategy was later extended to secondary functions. A semi-open gathering space was positioned at the center of the villa to enable year-round use, accompanied by a staircase leading to the roof and an exercise area. These spaces are conceived as individual white volumes with sloped roofs, unified through a consistent architectural language.
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The expansion extends eastward, increasing the building’s length from 12 meters to 70 meters, with a total height of 6.5 meters. Oriented toward the south, the villa maximizes daylight in all interior spaces while maintaining strong visual connections to the garden.
Project Info:
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Architects: STUDIO SAHEB
- Country: Iran, Seyyedābad
- Area: 1450 m²
- Year: 2023
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Photography: Deed Studio
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Lead Architects: Amir Reza Saheb
- Design Team: Raha badietabar, Sara Amiri
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.