DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
NK : the basic concept of the design was to create a space for co-existence between humans and birds. After visiting the project site, the architecture team noticed the widespread presence of birds there. they decided to design a house where people could live next to them. inspired by Iranian historical dovecotes, a part of interior space that acts as a patio due to the use of glass material and the transparency around it. The interior spaces is formed around the patio. the Kabootar Khaneh is also inspired from sections, voids and stairs of traditional architecture.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
NK : Perhaps what sets this building apart is its new look at biophilic architecture, Architects have always paid attention to the use of plants and light and water. But this house has become a place for more interaction; birds. This is a house for humans and birds. In this respect, inspired by Iranian historical dovecotes, a part of interior space was dedicated for this purpose.The interior spaces is formed around the patio where the birds live, by creating cross-sectional play and level differences in the spaces, as well as the special design of the stairs and the holes inside it.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
NK : This villa has been sold out. therefore, the future plan is out of designer's hand.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
NK : 3-4 months.
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
NK : It was commissioned by clients.
DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
NK : This villa has been sold out.
DI: What made you design this particular type of work?
NK : The widespread of birds exist in the project's site has been the source of the idea.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
NK : A young couple.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
NK : Perhaps what sets this building apart is its new look at biophilic architecture, Architects have always paid attention to the use of plants and light and water. But this house has become a place for more interaction with birds. This is a house for humans and birds. In this respect, inspired by Iranian historical dovecotes, a part of interior space was dedicated for this purpose. The interior spaces is formed around the patio where the birds live, by creating cross-sectional play and level differences in the spaces, as well as the special design of the stairs and the holes inside it.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
NK : Kabootar means bird and Kabootar Khaneh is the name of an ancient Iranian building which has provided nesting space for 4000 birds.
DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
NK : Hand sketch, modeling & Rendering programs (3D max, Revit, Autocad)
DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
NK : With the structure engineer and mechanical installation consultant .
DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
NK : The role of technology in Kabootar Khaneh villa is to collect the absorbed water for the domestic use. But generally, because of the limitation of the budget ,indigenous material has been used in this project.
DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
NK : Kabootar Khaneh villa is influenced by Kabootar Khaneh in Iranian architecture which is a splendid functioning structure left over from the Qajar Dynasty, for all tourists and travelers to see.
This particular example, with its fine brick work, is around 200 years old and provided nesting space for 4000 birds.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
NK : Every project is a new practice which makes us face many different challenges and we try to find or create the best solution to influence the society.
DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
NK : I had participated in A design competition times before and I find it a well organized competition .So it is a good experience to participate here every time.