Grapevine

The MAJD neighborhood, situated in District No. 2 of the Mashhad Municipality, is one of the older neighborhoods with a history that dates back about one hundred years. The history of the combination of garden houses, fruit gardens, and grape vines dates back to at least four hundred years ago. The traces of this organic substrate can be seen today in the form of non-geometric streets that accommodate trees that are several years old.
As a result of the residents of the neighborhood having lived there for extended periods of time, the majority of the relatives of the same family have chosen to stay only a short distance apart from one another. This issue has, over the course of time, resulted in the development of neighborhood relations, which has resulted in the people developing a sense of belonging and a passion for the fabric. When compared to other parts of the city, the MAJD neighborhood is one of the few regions in Mashhad that has a relatively low rate of construction. As a result of the demand from the younger generation and people who are trying to improve the quality of their living space, the majority of the constructions that are being done in this region today are being done in response to the need.
The employer is one of the old residents of MAJD, whose proximity to the workplace (gold shop) and the history of living in the neighborhood was her main motivation to continue living in this context.
The project was defined in a land area of 250 meters to the north and had a high density for our office. The client's initial plan was to construct a six-story apartment for the owner's use on one floor, and the remaining floors would be shaped like a classic building and would be available for rent on the remaining floors.
During the preliminary research and discussions regarding the lifestyle of the employer, the prospect of extending the residential level to a total of two floors and the definition of a duplex unit were both offered. Also, based on the results of the site studies, the potential of the upper floors was determined in terms of the lack of surrounding nobility and also the possibility of proper visibility. As a result, the duplex unit was positioned on the upper two stories, with the majority of its roof serving as a roof garden, giving the impression that it was a home with a courtyard converted into a residential flat.