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Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Jaqalan Villa in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali recognized for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Jaqalan Villa by Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali, designed for Shomali Design Studio, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Jaqalan Villa
Jaqalan, translating to friends in Turkish, comprises two architecturally unified villas in the verdant landscape of Zekeriyakoy, Istanbul. Characterized by striking sloped roofs that descend to the ground, the design addresses the region's heavy rainfall while creating a bold visual identity. Expansive terraces and floor to ceiling windows foster a strong indoor outdoor connection. With solar panels and energy efficient materials, Jaqalan exemplifies sustainable living, redefining contemporary residential architecture through minimalism and contextual harmony.
About Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali
Shomali Design Studio, founded by brothers Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali, is a renowned architectural and design firm specializing in villa design. With their unique vision and expertise, they create exceptional spaces that seamlessly blend functionality and aesthetics. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality result in designs that surpass client expectations. Shomali Design Studio's portfolio showcases their versatility in creating captivating villa designs, spanning contemporary to traditional styles. Their work has earned them international recognition through prestigious architecture awards.
Award Record
With this recognition, Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali is a winner of 6 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2021 - 2022 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169345
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169345
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169345
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/330682
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/shomali_design/?hl=en
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Jaqalan Villa
- Function
- Villa
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Light Steel Blue, Dark Olive Green, Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Gainsboro
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Shomali Design Studio
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali
- Country
- Iran
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169345
Credits
- Team
- Yaser Rashid Shomali, Yasin Rashid Shomali and Deniz Otesi Insaat
- Image Credits
- Main Image: Visualizers Yaser Rashid Shomali & Yasin Rashid Shomali, Jaqalan, 2024. Optional; Visualizers Yaser Rashid Shomali & Yasin Rashid Shomali, Jaqalan, 2024. Optional; Visualizers Yaser Rashid Shomali & Yasin Rashid Shomali, Jaqalan, 2024. Video: Visualizers Yaser Rashid Shomali & Yasin Rashid Shomali, Jaqalan, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Jaqalan is a modern villa project in Zekeriyaköy, Istanbul, featuring dynamic forms and sloped roofs that integrate with the landscape. Sustainable materials like concrete and metal are used, along with solar panels for energy efficiency. Ample open and closed spaces promote social interaction and connect residents with nature, setting a new standard for contemporary residential architecture.
- Inspiration
- Inspiration for Jaqalan comes from the lush greenery and hills of Zekeriyakoy. The design emphasizes harmony with nature while embracing modern aesthetics. Research into sustainable practices guided the choice of eco-friendly materials and solutions like sloped roofs for rainwater management, aiming to redefine contemporary living in a serene and functional environment.
- Research
- This design research focused on sustainable architecture's impact on residential living. The objective was to create a harmonious environment that integrates with nature. Qualitative methods included site analyses, resident interviews, and lifestyle surveys. Insights revealed a need for open spaces fostering social interaction, aiming to influence future architectural practices for community well-being and sustainability.
- Challenge
- A key challenge in the Jaqalan project was balancing innovative design with local regulatory constraints. Building codes limited design flexibility and material choices. Achieving sustainability required extensive research into ecofriendly materials and technologies. Collaborating with local authorities ensured compliance while maintaining a modern aesthetic that resonates with the landscape.
- Realization and Technology
- The Jaqalan villas utilize reinforced concrete and steel for structural integrity. Advanced techniques, including modular construction, enhance efficiency and minimize waste. Sloped roofs facilitate rainwater drainage and house solar panels, while large glass facades maximize natural light and views, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Jaqalan villas encourage interaction through open floor plans, connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Large terraces and balconies facilitate social gatherings, while strategically placed windows frame views and enhance ventilation. The sloped roofs create dynamic interior spaces with high ceilings, promoting openness and comfort throughout the villas.
- Project Duration and Location
- Design work commenced in April 2022 in Tehran, Iran, with construction starting in summer 2023 and nearing completion now. The project located in Zekeriyakoy, Instanbul, Turkey. The villas are located in a luxury residential area, leveraging the natural landscape for optimal integration.
- Specifications
- The Jaqalan project consists of two villas: a 1,000 square meter villa with five bedrooms and a 400 square meter villa with three bedrooms. Both feature sloped roofs that extend to the ground for optimal rainwater drainage and solar panel integration. Located on a sloped lot, the structures ensure unobstructed views and abundant natural light, reaching approximately 7 meters in height.
- Keywords
- Jaqalan, ModernArchitecture, SustainableDesign, LuxuryVillas, DynamicDesign, ResidentialDesign
