BAGH KOUSHK HOUSE | SD TO CD

The design of this villa is deeply inspired by the spatial logic of the Persian garden, where architecture, landscape, and movement coexist in a harmonious hierarchy. The main entrance from the west leads to a cruciform spatial configuration, emphasizing axial views, daylight penetration, and circulation flow, serving as the organizational core of the project.

The floor plan is structured around a clear functional zoning:
1. The public zone includes the living room, terrace, reception space, and verandah.
2. The semi-private zone features an open kitchen, pantry, and storage area with independent outdoor access.
3. The private zone, located on the upper floor, consists of bedrooms and bathrooms.

A key request from the client was to ensure direct outdoor access to the kitchen and pantry without passing through the main living area, especially useful when entertaining guests by the pool. This led to the integration of a side corridor that functions as both a service route and part of a continuous circulation loop around the house.
On the western wall of the living room, to mitigate intense afternoon sunlight, a double-layered wall with a sliding screen was introduced, mirroring the traditional use of seasonal shading panels in Iranian summer verandahs. This mobile panel allows the user to control light and privacy, creating a dynamic shaded buffer zone.

Water, as in Persian garden tradition, plays a symbolic and spatial role. Beyond the pool as a recreational feature, a gentle water channel extends into the terrace, referencing the aesthetic and reflective qualities of water seen in historic gardens like Fin or Dowlat Abad. The geometric design of the pool and terrace, based on golden ratio principles, creates a balanced interplay between architectural clarity and natural softness.

A detached temporary structure was also designed to accommodate seasonal gatherings. This includes a service kitchen, guest washrooms, and a flexible hosting space for up to 20 guests. Positioned adjacent to the pool and jacuzzi, it provides a fully functional extension of the villa for social events, while maintaining independence from the main building.

The site’s natural topography and elevation differences were addressed by incorporating a ramp system that ensures full accessibility for individuals with mobility limitations. All circulation paths between the main villa and the guest pavilion are designed to meet inclusive design standards, enhancing both comfort and clarity across the site.

Ultimately, this project aims to reinterpret the essence of the Persian garden within a contemporary context, balancing simplicity and richness, structured forms and flexible functions, historical memory and modern-day needs