Yazd, IranThe Maan Residential Complex project was designed on a plot of land measuring 375 square meters, with a total built-up area of approximately 1300 square meters. The building is structured in five floors, including a basement, the ground floor (pilotis ), and three residential floors above the pilotis level.
Due to the dilapidation of their old house, the client decided to demolish it with the goal of constructing a three-unit apartment building for themselves and their children a space that would simultaneously meet the family’s needs and provide a desirable quality of contemporary living.
The project’s location on a corner plot, necessitating facades across three sides (South, North, and West), posed one of the main design challenges. Among these, the western facade, having the most exposure to direct sunlight, required specific light control measures and the creation of suitable climatic conditions to ensure the client’s demands for thermal comfort were met, while also achieving a facade that was dignified and harmonious with the urban landscape of Yazd.
In response to these challenges, a double-skin facade was designed, where the outer layer is composed of movable brick screens (shutter systems). These screens operate as 90-degree openings in front of the windows and transition gradually to a closed position in other sections. Thus, in addition to controlling light and improving climatic conditions, a dynamic and identity-rich facade has been created for the building, adding to the visual richness of the urban context of Yazd.
