‘SEPID’ designed by the shar group is an organic-shaped concrete-clad commercial and residential building in Qazvin, Iran. the concept of the project started with three rectangular volumes stitched together, that were later clad in a secondary curved envelope with multi-sized extruded window frames. the architects avoided using 90-degree angles both inside and outside the structure, giving a futuristic view.

In order to feel the integrity of the façade, the shar group wrapped the entire building in a bent shell. in the next step, a second cover was added to emphasize the corners and provide a continuation to the façade. by setting the window outlines and tiny scattered square openings — looking like pixels from far away — on the building shell, the architects sought to add a playful touch to intriguing passers-by interest.

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Project Title: Sepid
Client: Balsa shop
Date: June 2017
Area: 600
Location: Qazvin, Iran

Main Architect: Soroosh Roghanian
Design Team: Elahe Mousavi, Leila Asadbeygi, Elahe Roshandel, Nima Mirzaei, Hoda Emtiaz
Construction: Shabahang Architecture Office, Ali Zeynivand
Photographer: Sarang Farzamfar, Omid Sedighi
Graphic Designer: Nadia Kazemi