Elahieh Residence
Travertine base, brick above, and a cornice deep enough to shade the top floor.
TypeResidential
StatusCompleted
ScaleLarge
Year2021
LocationElahieh, Tehran
Area3,150 m²
ClientPrivate
The building takes its base line from its older neighbours in travertine, then changes to brick where they do. The deep cornice is not decoration: it shades the top-floor terrace, which would otherwise be unusable in July.